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20 Reales - Ferdinand VII Madrid mint; 3rd portrait
| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1823 |
| Value | 20 Reales |
| Currency | Real de vellon (1808-1848) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1887 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REY DE LAS ESPAÑAS ·
·M· S·R·
20 RS.
Translation:
King of the Spains
20 Reales
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Madrid mint; 3rd portrait) 1821-1823 from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Spain. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who ruled Spain from 1808 to 1833. During his reign, Spain experienced a period of political instability, with conflicts between liberals and conservatives, as well as a struggle for power between the king and the cortes (the Spanish parliament). Despite this turmoil, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout Spain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1822 MSR | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Madrid mint; 3rd portrait) 1821-1823 coin.
