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© Banco de Mexico
1 Real - Ferdinand VII Durango - Royalist coinage
| Silver (.903) | 3.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | State of Durango |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1815 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISP•ET IND•REX•1R•D•R•M•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
1 Real Durango RM
Edge
Milled
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#83, these .1 coins were made by Loyalists in their region to show support for the Crown. So the design is but a mere copy of the Mexico City one.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The State of Durango was a stronghold of the royalist forces who supported King Ferdinand VII, while the rest of Mexico was under the control of the insurgent forces led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during this period of conflict, and its existence serves as a reminder of the complex history of Mexico during this time.
