1791, Kingdom of Spain, Charles IV. Gold 4 Escudos Coin.
Mint Year: 1791 Denomination: 4 Escudos Mint Place: Madrid (privy mark: crowned M) Reference: Friedberg 294, Calico 201, Aureo 1474, KM-436.1. Condition: Minor nicks and edge-bumps, otherwise a decent XF-AU! Material: Gold (.875) Weight: ca. 13.47gm Diameter: 29mm
Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed profile bust of Charles IV right. Legend: CAROLUS . IIII . DEI . GRATIA . 1791 . Translation: "Charles IIII by the Grace of God, 1791."
Reverse: Crowned oval spanish shield with arms Castile (Castle) and León (Lion). All within Toison d'or Order. Legend. . AUSPICE . DEO . (MF) . - . (crowned M) . IN UTROQ . FELIX . Tranlsation: "Under the auspices of God there is happiness on both sides."
Charles IV (November 11, 1748 - January 20, 1819) was King of Spain from December 14, 1788 until his abdication on March 19, 1808.