Bolivia ½ Real - Charles IV, 1789 – 1791

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bolivia Bolivia
Currency Colonial Milled coinage (1767 – 1825)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Real - Charles IV
Year 1789 – 1791
Ruler Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788–1808)
Composition Silver (.903)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.6921
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Real - Charles IV from Bolivia. Issued from 1789 to 1791. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.69 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust of King Carlos III to right. Legend around in the name of Carlos IV, date below bust.
Reverse
Crowned arms between pillars. Legend with value, monogram of Mint and engraver's letters.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1791 PR — 8%
1790 PR — 92%
1789 PR — 31%

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