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4 Reales - Philip V
| Silver (.917) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1733-1746 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 23 August 1873 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars, with legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Comment
These coins were officially demonetized by the Guatemalan government in 1873. Individuals only had three days in which to redeem cob coinage for current coinage or promissory notes. Colonial era coinage in El Salvador was also redeemed.Interesting fact
The 4 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted during the reign of Philip V (1733-1746), is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver (.917) and weighed 13.5337 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin during its time and was widely used in Guatemala and other parts of Central America. Despite its age, some of these coins have been well-preserved and are now highly sought after by collectors.
