1 Real - Ferdinand VII 1814-1821 front 1 Real - Ferdinand VII 1814-1821 back
1 Real - Ferdinand VII 1814-1821 photo

1 Real - Ferdinand VII

 
Silver (.903) 3.38 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1814-1821
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
3.38 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15067
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars.

Script: Latin

Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•1R•J•J•

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 1 Real JJ

Comment

Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they were often made on top of other coins, and also were copies rather than shared dies, made by Loyalists.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Real - Ferdinand VII 1814-1821 coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Mexico. The coin was issued during the Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821 and saw the country gain independence from Spanish rule. This coin is a tangible reminder of that historic period and the struggles that Mexico faced in its fight for independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1816 JJ - - - - - -

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