¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1824-1864 front ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1824-1864 back
¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1824-1864 photo
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¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla"

 
Brass 8.0000 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Zacatecas
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1824-1864
Value
¼ Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Brass
Weight
8.0000 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#26712
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Floating angel with radiant liberty cap

Edge

Milled (diagonal)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" coin from the State of Zacatecas is that it was made of brass, a metal that was commonly used for coinage in Mexico during the 19th century. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and it was chosen for coinage because it was durable, resistant to corrosion, and had a nice golden color. The use of brass for coins also made them easier to distinguish from silver coins, which were also in circulation at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1862  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1824-1864 coin.