1 Real - Ferdinand VII (Proclamation coinage) 1808 front 1 Real - Ferdinand VII (Proclamation coinage) 1808 back
1 Real - Ferdinand VII (Proclamation coinage) 1808 photo
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1 Real - Ferdinand VII Proclamation coinage

1808 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1833)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1808
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1733-1859)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#308778
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms flanked with value. With legends around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
⁕ INTER ⁕ SUSPIRIA ⁕ FIEDS ⁕
• 1 R •

Comment

Herrera 15

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 1 Real - Ferdinand VII (Proclamation coinage) 1808 from Guatemala made of Silver is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period in Guatemala and features an image of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during this time period and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.