½ Real Insurgent Coinage
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1813 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rampant lion with legend around.
Lettering:
AMERICA MORELOS
•1813•
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from the State of Oaxaca, issued during the Insurgent Coinage period (1812-1813), is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for coinage at that time. Most coins from this period were made of silver or gold, so the use of copper for this coin sets it apart and highlights the resourcefulness and innovation of the people who created it.
