¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" Royalist Coinage
1814 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of San Luis Potosí |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left with crown above, flanked by pillars. With legend around. Crown flanked by initial and value in fraction.
Lettering:
+ILUSTRE•AYUNTAMIENTO•
V. 1/4
Translation:
Illustrious city council
V 1/4 Real
Comment
Minted in Sierra de Pinos.Interesting fact
The ¼ Real "Quarto/Quartilla" coin from the State of San Luis Potosí, made of silver, is interesting because it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) when the Spanish Crown and the insurgent Mexican forces were fighting for control of Mexico. The coin was issued by the Spanish Royalists, who controlled the State of San Luis Potosí at the time, and it was used as a means of financing their military efforts. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the Mexican silversmiths of the time.
