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½ Real - Ferdinand VII
| Silver (.903) | 1.69 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1814 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•HISPAN•ET IND•R
•Mo•J•J•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City JJ
Edge
Plain
Comment
Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they were often made on top of other coins, and also were copies rather than shared dies, made by Loyalists.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the colonies in the Americas. This coin was minted in 1808, just a few years before Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821. Therefore, this coin serves as a piece of history that connects the past of Mexico to its present.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 Mo HJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real - Ferdinand VII 1808-1814 coin.
