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½ Real - Ferdinand VII bust of Carlos IV
| Silver (.896) | 1.6917 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1817 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1541-1817) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Crowned arms and pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN ET IND REX
So
FJ
Edge
Chained
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Chile. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, who ruled from 1808 to 1817. However, during this time, Chile was actually under Spanish colonial rule, and the coin was minted by the Spanish authorities in Chile. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a time of colonial rule and features the bust of a Spanish king, Carlos IV, on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 So FJ | 58000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 So FJ | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 So FJ | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 So FJ | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 So FJ | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 So FJ | 218000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 So FJ | 77000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1815 So FJ | 99000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 So FJ | 119000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (bust of Carlos IV) 1808-1817 coin.
