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½ Real - Ferdinand VII
| Silver (.896) | 1.6921 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1810 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 1.6921 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars. With legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • R • NG • M •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies, Nueva Guatemala, M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Ferdinand VII 1808-1810 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, who ruled from 1808 to 1810, a period marked by the Peninsular War and the subsequent independence movements in Spanish America. Despite the turmoil, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
