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4 Reales - Philip IV
| Silver (.931) | 13.5337 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1660 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Cob |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Peru, minted during the reign of Philip IV (1659-1660), features an interesting design element - a small image of the Viceroy of Peru, Luis Enríquez de Guzmán, Count of Alba de Liste, on the reverse side. This is a unique feature among coins of that time, as it was not common to include the image of a viceroy or other local authority on a coin. It is believed that the inclusion of the viceroy's image was a way to emphasize the authority and power of the Spanish crown in the Americas.
