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© Banco de Mexico
4 Reales - Ferdinand VII Durango - Royalist coinage
| Silver (.903) | 13.54 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | State of Durango |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1814-1817 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 13.54 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN · ET · IND·REX·D·4R·M·Z·
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Durango 4 Reales MZ
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#102, 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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The State of Durango was a stronghold of the royalist forces who supported King Ferdinand VII, while the rest of Mexico was under the control of the insurgent forces fighting for independence. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during this time period and is a testament to the complex history of Mexico's struggle for independence.
