© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
1 Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Municipality of Sombrerete (State of Zacatecas) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1812 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend above lys in oval with denomination flanking, sprays, date below
Lettering:
VARGAS
1 R
•1811•
Comment
Value can appear as "1 R" or "R 1"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 during the Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821. The coin features Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time, and its production was overseen by the Spanish colonial authorities in Mexico. Despite the turmoil, the coin was still made with high-quality silver, with a purity level of .903, indicating that it was a valuable and reliable form of currency.
