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1 Real - Ferdinand VII
| Silver (.896) | 3.3834 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1810 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • NG • R • M •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Nueva Granada, 1 Real M
Comment
Uses old Carlos IV dies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real - Ferdinand VII 1808-1810 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, who ruled from 1808 to 1810, a period marked by the Peninsular War and the subsequent independence movements in the Spanish colonies. Despite the turmoil, the coin was still minted with the traditional silver content of .896, indicating the value placed on this precious metal during that time.
