4 Reales - Ferdinand VII Sombrerete - Royalist Coinage
1812 year| Silver (.903) | 11.25 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Sombrerete (State of Zacatecas) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 11.25 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Name at top. Two crowned S flanked by pillars, one at each side, and three at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VARGAS
S S
3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, specifically in 1812, when the Spanish colonial authorities in Mexico were fighting against the insurgent forces led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Despite the conflict, the coin still bears the name of the Spanish king, Ferdinand VII, indicating the continued allegiance of the Sombrerete mint to the Spanish crown.
