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½ Real - Ferdinand VI
| Silver (.917) | 1.6917 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1747-1753 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 23 August 1873 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Comment
These coins were officially demonetized by the Guatemalan government in 1873. Individuals only had three days in which to redeem cob coinage for current coinage or promissory notes. Colonial era coinage in El Salvador was also redeemed.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Ferdinand VI 1747-1753 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VI of Spain, who ruled from 1747 to 1753. During this period, Guatemala was still a Spanish colony, and the coin was used as a form of currency throughout the colony. The coin's design features the image of King Ferdinand VI on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
