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 4 Reales Pattern
1863 year| Silver | - | - | 
|   Issuer   |  Venezuela | 
|---|---|
|   Period   |  Republic (1856-1864) | 
|   Type   |  Pattern | 
|   Year   |  1863 | 
|   Value   |  4 Reales (0.4) | 
|   Currency   |  Peso (1843-1879) | 
|   Composition   |  Silver | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Demonetized   |  Yes | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-09 | 
|   Numista   |  N#367577 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  100% | 
Reverse
Value and date within wreath, with legend around and mint mark at bottom.
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA
 4
 REALES
 1863
 E 
 Translation: 
 Venezuela Republic
 4 Reales
 1863
 E 
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 4 Reales coin from Venezuela, made of silver in 1863, features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "F.V." (Federacion Venezolana) between the eagle's wings, signifying the country's short-lived federation with Colombia and Ecuador.