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½ Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist coinage
| Copper | 2.1 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Guayana (Venezuelan provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1817 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1813-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#59884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left. With date and King's name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: F • VII • AÑO DE 1813
Translation: Fernando 7th. Year of 1813.
Comment
C#41.1 - Solid lion and castle. Large flan 26.1-30mm. Varieties exist with outlines castle and lion.C#41.2 - Small flan 22-26mm. Due to this reduction in size the dates are often out off flan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Ferdinand VII (Royalist coinage) 1813-1817 from Guayana (Venezuelan provinces) coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Venezuela. The Royalist coinage was issued by the Spanish colonial authorities in response to the independence movements sweeping across South America at the time. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Venezuela and the struggles of its people for independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1816 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1817 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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