© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Reales - Ferdinand VII Traveling mint; laureate bust
| Silver (.812) | 13 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1814 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#104118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARIUM · REX ·
R 4
C SF
Translation:
King of the Spains
4 Reales
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Comment
The 1814 CSF coin is mistakenly listed in Krause as type KM#453.1 (traveling mint, 1st portrait) when it should be listed as type KM#475 (traveling mint, laureate bust).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Traveling mint; laureate bust) 1812-1814 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political and economic 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. The war had a significant impact on the Spanish economy, leading to a shortage of coinage and the use of alternative currencies, such as the 4 Reales coin. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the complex and fascinating story of Spain's past.
