© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
½ Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 1.28 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1812 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONEDAPROVISIONALDEZACATECAS•
Translation: Provisional coin of Zacatecas.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The Royalist Coinage was issued by the Spanish Crown during the Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821. The coin features the image of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time, and its minting was an attempt to maintain control over the colony and suppress the independence movement. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of Mexican history and a symbol of the country's struggle for independence.
