½ Real - Isabel II 1848-1853 front ½ Real - Isabel II 1848-1853 back
½ Real - Isabel II 1848-1853 photo
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½ Real - Isabel II

 
Copper 20 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
Queen
Isabella II (1833-1868)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1848-1853
Value
½ Real
Currency
Real (decimalized, 1848-1873)
Composition
Copper
Weight
20 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#18439
Rarity index
51%

Reverse

Laureate crown and wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Y LA CONST· REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
MEDIO REAL.
CINCO DECIMAS.
* 1851 *

Translation:
and the Constitution. Queen of the Spains
Half Real.
Five Tenths.

Engraver: Remigio Vega

Comment

Interesting fact

The ½ Real coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Isabel II (1848-1853), was made of copper and weighed 20 grams. Despite its relatively small size and value, this coin was an important part of the Spanish currency system during that time, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1850  - - - - - -

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