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½ Real - Ferdinand VII
| Silver (.903) | 1.69 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1821 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.665 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#52211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
At center Spain's Royal coat of arms. In a circle the lettering which contains the colonial motto "Hispania * et * Indias * Rex", Mint, and Assayer's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•R•Mo•J•J•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City JJ
Edge
MILLED
Comment
Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they 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 King Ferdinand VII, who ruled from 1815 to 1821. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of silver (.903) and weighed 1.69 grams. Despite its small size and value, it is a valuable piece of history for numismatists and collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 Mo JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1815-1821 coin.
