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4 Reales - Isabel II
| Silver (.900) | 5.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1852-1855 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (decimalized, 1848-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS *
2. RS.
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
4 Reales
Engraver: Remigio Vega
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#600.1 BarcelonaKM#600.2 Madrid
KM#600.3 Seville
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Isabel II (1852-1855), was part of a series of coins that were minted with a new design, featuring a more realistic portrait of the queen. This was a departure from the previous coins that had a more idealized depiction of the monarch. The new design was meant to showcase the queen in a more natural and lifelike way, with more attention to detail and realism in her facial features. This change in design was a significant departure from the traditional coinage design of the time and was seen as a bold move by the Spanish mint.
