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¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" Federal coinage
1831 year| Brass | 7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Value, date, and mintmark within a palm wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
Mo.A.1831.
Translation:
1/4 Real
Mexico City A 1831
Comment
KM#358.1a - With counter-mark.KM#358.2a - No counter-mark.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1831 Mexican ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the Mexican War of Independence against Spain. The coin features an image of the Mexican national emblem, the eagle devouring a snake, which symbolizes Mexico's struggle for independence. Additionally, the coin's brass composition was a result of the scarcity of silver and gold during this time period, highlighting the resourcefulness and resilience of the Mexican people during this tumultuous era.
