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¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" Federal Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 0.845 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1863 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 0.845 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#28439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Value at center. Lettering around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA MEXICANA
1/4
1843
Translation: Republic of Mexico
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#368 - Chihuahua Mint (CẠ), 1843KM#368.1 - Culiacán Mint (C), 1855
KM#368.2 - Durango Mint (DỌ), 1842-1843
KM#368.3 - Guadalajara Mint (Gᴬ), 1842-1862
KM#368.4 - Guadalupe y Calvo Mint (GC), 1844
KM#368.5 - Guanajuato Mint (Gᴼ), 1842-1863
KM#368.6 - México Mint (MỌ), 1842-1863
KM#368.7 - San Luis Potosí Mint (S.L.PỊ), 1842-1862 (engraver's initials LR on 1842 only)
KM#368.8 - Zacatecas Mint (Z), 1842
As the silver equivalent to the larger copper quarter real, this is the smallest coin minted in Mexico to date.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" coin from Mexico is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1842, just a few years after Mexico gained independence from Spain, and it was used until 1863, when the country was in the midst of a civil war. Despite the challenges of this period, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency, reflecting the resilience and determination of the Mexican people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 Do LR | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1843 Mo LR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (Federal Coinage) 1842-1863 coin.
