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1 Quarto - Ferdinand VII
| Copper | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1817-1833 |
| Value | 1 Quarto = ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#27112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Crowned long, thin lion guarding two small globes, wave below lion crisscrosses, within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRAq · VIRT · PROTEGO ·
F · 1830 · M
Unabridged legend: Vtrumque virtum protego.
Translation: Protector of virtue in both worlds.
Interesting fact
The 1 Quarto coin from Philippines featuring Ferdinand VII was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1817, just a year after the death of Governor-General Juan Gualberto González, who had implemented policies aimed at modernizing the Philippines' economy and infrastructure. Despite these efforts, the country continued to face challenges, including a growing national debt and tensions between the Spanish colonial government and the indigenous population. Against this backdrop, the 1 Quarto coin served as a symbol of the country's ongoing efforts to establish a stable and prosperous economy.
