Description:
Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of King Charles IV, with the inscription "CAROL•IV•D•G•HISP•ET IND•R" (Charles IV, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies). The date 1796 is inscribed at the bottom.
Reverse: Displays the crowned coat of arms of Spain, surrounded by the Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, symbolizing Spanish monarchy and power. The inscription reads "IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO" (In Both [Worlds] Happy Under God's Auspices). The "NR" mintmark and assayer's initials are located at the bottom, identifying it as minted in Nuevo Reino, Colombia.
Historical Context:
This coin is part of the Spanish colonial gold coinage, which circulated widely across Europe and the Americas. Coins from the Colombian mint are particularly valued by collectors due to the region's rich gold production history and their role in Spain's global economy.
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