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1 Real - Ferdinand VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 3.42 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1822 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISP•ET IND•REX•1R•Z•A•G•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
1 Real Zacatecas AG
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#83, these .3 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.Mint mark Z, ZS or Zs.
Interesting fact
The coin in question, a Standard circulation coin 1 Real - Ferdinand VII (Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage) 1820-1822 from the State of Zacatecas made of Silver (.903) and weighing 3.42 g, is noteworthy for its historical significance. King Ferdinand VII reigned over Spain from 1808 until his death in 1833, and his reign was marked by extensive political turmoil. During this time, Zacatecas, a state located in northern Mexico, produced coins with Ferdinand's image that served as currency in both Spain and Mexico. The coin's circulation during the 1820-1822 period was particularly significant because it coincided with the beginning of Mexico's
