© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
¼ Real Santa Marta
1813 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Santa Marta (Colombian states) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colombian War of Independence (1810-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Santa Marta abbreviated.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SM
Interesting fact
The ¼ Real coin from Santa Marta, Colombia, made of copper in 1813, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The city of Santa Marta was part of the Spanish colony of New Granada, and the coin was minted during the Spanish American wars of independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1826. This coin may have been used to finance the military efforts of the Spanish crown or the Colombian independence movement. Its value, ¼ real, was a significant amount at the time and would have been used for everyday transactions. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history of Colombia and the broader Latin American region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real (Santa Marta) 1813 coin.
