© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
½ Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 1.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara (State of Jalisco) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1815 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•R•GA•M•R•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Guadalajara MR
Edge
Milled
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#74, these .2 coins were made by Loyalists in their region to show support for the Crown. So the design is but a mere copy of the Mexico City one.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 an image of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time, and was likely minted in an attempt to maintain control over the region. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between Mexico and Spain during this period.