© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
1 Real - Ferdinand VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 3.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1819 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Z•1R•A•G•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Zacatecas 1 Real AG
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#82, these .1 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 marks Z, ZS or Zs
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 loyalists in the State of Zacatecas, who opposed the independence movement led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Despite the political tensions, the coin still features the image of Ferdinand VII, the Spanish King, highlighting the loyalist allegiance to the Spanish Crown.
