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© Banco de Mexico
1 Real - Ferdinand VII Guadalajara - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 3.38 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara, State of Jalisco) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1815 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISP•ET IND•REX•GA.1R.M.R
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
1 Real Guadalajara RM
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#83, these .2 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 Royalist Coinage was issued by the Spanish Crown loyalists in opposition to the Mexican War of Independence, which began in 1810 and lasted until 1821. This coin, minted in 1813-1815, represents a brief period of Spanish rule in New Spain before Mexico gained its independence.
