© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
½ Real
1823 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1838) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1823 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Granada - Real (1823-1824) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#75644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross divides castles and lion (?).
Comment
In their search to become Nicaragua's capital and dominant city, many cities started minting their own coins to show supremacy. Many are of very poor quality and ultra rare.Interesting fact
The ½ Real 1823 silver coin from Nicaragua features the country's national emblem, the Phrygian cap, which symbolizes liberty and freedom.
