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4 Reales - Ferdinand VII bust of Carlos IV
| Silver (.896) | 13.5337 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1815 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1541-1817) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned arms and pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN ET IND REX
So 4R FJ
PLUS VLTRA
Edge
Chained
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Chile. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, who ruled from 1808 to 1815, but the bust on the coin is actually that of his father, Carlos IV, who had abdicated in 1808. This coin was minted during a period of conflict between royalist forces and those seeking independence from Spain, and it is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Chile during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 So FJ | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 So FJ | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 So FJ | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 So FJ | 27000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 So FJ | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1815 So FJ | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Reales - Ferdinand VII (bust of Carlos IV) 1808-1815 coin.
