© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Real - Ferdinand VII Madrid mint; draped bust
| Silver (.812) | 1.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1814 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.812) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#423096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARIUM · REX ·
M I·J·
Translation: King of the Spains
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Comment
Krause mistakenly indicates "laureate bust" when this type is "naked draped bust"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Ferdinand VII (Madrid mint; draped bust) 1813-1814 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the Peninsular War, which was a conflict between Spain and France that lasted from 1807 to 1814. Despite the war, the Madrid mint continued to produce coins, including this ½ Real coin, which features a draped bust of Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Spanish history.
