© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Quarto - Ferdinand VII
| Copper | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1822-1824 |
| Value | 1 Quarto = ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#310049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned Spanish coat of arms dividing value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRAq · VLTR · PROTEG · MAN · R ·
F 1823
1 Q
Unabridged legend: Vtraque ultra protege Manila.
Interesting fact
The 1 Quarto coin was the first coin to feature the image of a Filipino leader, specifically King Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time. This coin was a significant departure from previous coins issued in the Philippines, which had traditionally featured images of Spanish monarchs. The inclusion of a Filipino leader on the coin was a nod to the growing sense of nationalism and independence among the Filipino people during this period.
