¼ Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist coinage
1813 yearCopper | 2 g | 18.5 mm |
Issuer | Guayana (Venezuelan provinces) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1813 |
Value | ¼ Real |
Currency | Real (1813-1817) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 2 g |
Diameter | 18.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#76009 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
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
Size varies from 18 to 19mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 movement led by Simón Bolívar. This coin, bearing the image of King Ferdinand VII, was a symbol of the Spanish monarchy's attempt to maintain control over the colonies, even as the Venezuelan people were fighting for their independence. Despite the political tensions, the coin still holds significant historical value and is a reminder of the complex history of Venezuela's struggle for independence.