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½ Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist Coinage
1811 year| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross on top of mountain with initials at bottom and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•MONEDA PROVISIONAL DE ZACATECAS
L.V.O.
Translation: Provisional coin of Zacatecas
Comment
There is a persistent error in the K&M Catalogs, in which the KM#181 is assigned to two different coins, and it hasn't been edited since their addition. The other coin that uses the sameInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Ferdinand VII (Royalist Coinage) 1811 from State of Zacatecas made of Silver (.903) is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821. The coin was issued by the Spanish colonial authorities in an attempt to maintain control over the region, but it ultimately became a symbol of resistance and rebellion against Spanish rule. The coin's design 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. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
