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½ Real - Ferdinand VII second type
| Silver (.896) | 1.6917 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1821 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 1.6917 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Bourbon coat of arms with columns at sides
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN-ET IND-R-LIMAE-JP-
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Real - Ferdinand VII (second type) 1811-1821 coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain and the Indies at the time. However, the coin was minted in Peru, which was then a Spanish colony, and it features the image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Peru on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the time.
