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1 Real - Ferdinand VII Laureate bust; DEI · GRATIA
| Silver (.812) | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1833 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.812) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#63759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARIUM · REX ·
R 1
M G · J ·
Translation: King of the Spains
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Edge
Slanted ribbing
Comment
KM#462.1 Traveling mint
KM#462.2 Cadiz mint
KM#462.3 Madrid mint
KM#462.4 Seville mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Real - Ferdinand VII (Laureate bust; DEI · GRATIA) 1812-1833 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who ruled Spain from 1808 until his death in 1833. During his reign, Spain experienced significant political and social turmoil, including the Peninsular War, which lasted from 1807 to 1814 and pitted Spain against Napoleon's France. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout this period.
