© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla"
| Copper | 14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | State of Guanajuato |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1857 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Hammer
Script: Latin
Lettering: CMNIA VINCIT LABOR
Interesting fact
The ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" coin from the State of Guanajuato, made of Copper and weighing 14g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic and political change in Mexico. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I, who ruled Mexico from 1864 to 1867, and was part of an effort to modernize the country's currency and economy. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the daily transactions of ordinary people and is now a sought-after collector's item.
