¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1858-1862 front ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1858-1862 back
¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" 1858-1862 photo
© Banco de Mexico

¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla"

 
Copper 19 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Jalisco
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1858-1862
Value
¼ Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Copper
Weight
19 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#57827
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Seated figure, left, cap on pole

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*UNA*
*CUARTILLA*

Edge

Oblique reeding

Interesting fact

The ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" coin from the State of Jalisco, made of Copper and weighing 19g, 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.