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½ Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist coinage
1813 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Maracaibo (Venezuelan provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1813-1814) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#76013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monogram and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
1813
Translation: Maracaibo 1813
Comment
Most examples in the market nowadays are counterfeits.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Ferdinand VII (Royalist coinage) 1813 from Maracaibo (Venezuelan provinces) made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Venezuela. The Royalist coinage was introduced by the Spanish Crown in an attempt to maintain control over the colonies, specifically in the Maracaibo region, which was a stronghold of royalist support. The coin's design features the image of Ferdinand VII, the King of Spain at the time, and was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Spanish monarchy. Despite the political tensions, the coin was widely used in the region and remains a valuable collector's item today.
