4 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Madrid) 1813-1814 front 4 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Madrid) 1813-1814 back
4 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Madrid) 1813-1814 photo
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4 Reales - Ferdinand VII Madrid

 
Silver (.812) 13 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1833)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1813-1814
Value
4 Reales
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Silver (.812)
Weight
13 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#104142
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
R 4
M I·J·

Translation:
King of the Spains
4 Reales

Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Madrid) 1813-1814 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the Peninsular War, a conflict that lasted from 1807 to 1814 and saw Spain fighting against Napoleon's France. Despite the challenges of war, the Spanish mint continued to produce coins, including this one, which features an image of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Spanish people during a difficult period in their history.