4 Reales - Carlos III Proclamation

Features

Issuer Guatemala
King Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1760
Value 4 Reales
Currency Colonial Real (1733-1821)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
308846
References Betts# 459,
Charles Wyllys Betts, William Theophilus Rogers Marvin (editor), Lyman Haynes Low (editor); 1894. American Colonial History Illustrated by Contemporary Medals. Scott Stamp and Coin Company, New York, United States.
Medina His# 68
Jose Toribio Medina; 1891. Monedas y Medallas Hispano-Americanas. Self published, Santiago de Chile.

Commemorative issue

Proclamation of Carlos III in Guatemala City

Obverse

Bust of Carlos III right

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLUS · III · D · G · HISPAN · ET · IND · REX

Unabridged legend: Carolus III Dei Gratia Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex

Translation: Carlos III by the grace of God King of Spain and the Indies

Reverse

Horse and rider above twin volcanoes, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GUAT · IN · EIUS · PROCLAMATIONE
· 1760 ·

Translation: Guatemala on his Proclamation

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Reales - Carlos III (Proclamation)Picture 1 of a sold 4 Reales - Carlos III (Proclamation)
Heritage Auctions
2014 January 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coin Signature Auction - New York 3030
Lot 24412
Internet Archive
5 Jan 2014 1760 – Large bust VF USD 4993.75
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Reales - Carlos III (Proclamation)Picture 1 of a sold 4 Reales - Carlos III (Proclamation)
Heritage Auctions
2014 January 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coin Signature Auction - New York 3030
Lot 24411
Internet Archive
5 Jan 2014 1760 – Small bust F
(Holed)
USD 2585.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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