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1 Real - Ferdinand VII Proclamation coinage
1808 year| Silver | 6.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms flanked with value. With legends around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
⁕ INTER ⁕ SUSPIRIA ⁕ FIEDS ⁕
• 1 R •
Comment
Proclamation issues were struck for Ferdinand VII as the new king of Spain while he was under Napoleonic French guard.Herrera 13
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1808 Guatemalan 1 Real coin 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 was facing opposition from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Guatemala, which was seeking independence. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the king and the insignia of the Spanish crown, reflecting the complex political dynamics of the time.
