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2⁄4 Real - Ferdinand VII Royalist coinage ND
1813 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Maracaibo (Venezuelan provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 2⁄4 Real (0.5) |
| Currency | Real (1813-1814) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#76012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2/4
Translation: 2/4 Reales.
Comment
As most 1/2 Real coin by the time were made of Silver, the denom 2/4 was frequently used to denote the lack of Silver in a Half real coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Venezuela. The Royalist coinage was issued by the Spanish colonial authorities in Maracaibo, who were loyal to King Ferdinand VII, while the Venezuelan provinces were fighting for independence. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Venezuela and the struggles of its people for self-determination.
