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© Banco de Mexico
¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla"
1822 year| Copper | 3.54 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | State of Durango |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#65875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DE LA
PROVINCIA
DE NUEVA
VIZCAYA
1822
Edge
Plain or Reeded (diagonal)
Interesting fact
The 1822 ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" coin from the State of Durango is interesting because it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821. The coin's design features the national emblem of Mexico, the eagle devouring a snake, which symbolizes the country's struggle for independence from Spanish rule. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
