¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1858-1860 front ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1858-1860 back
¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1858-1860 photo
© Banco de Mexico

¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla"

 
Copper 19.52 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Jalisco
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1858-1860
Value
¼ Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Copper
Weight
19.52 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#51713
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Justice sitting on her throne holding a cane with a Liberty cap on top of it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNA
CUARTILLA

Edge

Oblique reeding

Interesting fact

The ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" coin from the State of Jalisco, Mexico, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was commonly used for coins in the 19th century, but is now rarely used due to its low value compared to other metals.