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1 Real - Isabel II 1st portrait
| Silver (.812) | 1.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1852 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real de vellon (1808-1848) |
| Composition | Silver (.812) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#17742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REYNA DE LAS ESPAÑAS.
1. RL.
· M · C · L ·
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
1 Real
Engraver: Mariano González de Sepúlveda Salazar
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Madrid KM#518.1Seville KM#518.2
Seville KM#518.3 variant in portrait
Seville KM#518.4 variant in portrait
Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from Spain featuring Isabel II's first portrait was minted during a time of significant change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1837, just a few years after the death of King Ferdinand VII, who had ruled Spain since 1808. His death led to a period of political instability, as his daughter Isabel II was only a child at the time and had to navigate a complex web of political intrigue to secure her place on the throne. Despite these challenges, Isabel II's reign would ultimately last for over 30 years, during which time she oversaw significant modernization and liberalization efforts in Spain.
