© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
½ Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 1.69 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1819-1821 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•R•Z•A•G•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Zacatecas AG
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#74, these .3 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.Mint mark: Z, ZS or Zs.
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, the King of Spain, on one side and the coat of arms of the State of Zacatecas on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during a time when the country was fighting for its independence from Spanish rule.
