Mexico ½ Real - Fernando VII, 1808 – 1814
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Real - Fernando VII
Year
1808 – 1814
Ruler
Ferdinand III
(1814–1833)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.69
Diameter (mm)
17
Thickness (mm)
0.75
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Real - Fernando VII from Mexico. Issued from 1808 to 1814. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.69 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing right (Fernando 7th by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Hispanic arms A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis (King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City JJ)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 Mo JJ | — | overdate variety exists | 9% | |
| 1813 Mo HJ | — | 10% | ||
| 1813 Mo JJ | — | overdate variety exists | 19% | |
| 1813 Mo TH | — | 1.6% | ||
| 1812 Mo HJ | — | overdate variety exists | 10% | |
| 1812 Mo JJ | — | 3% | ||
| 1811 Mo HJ | — | 12% | ||
| 1810 Mo HJ | — | 18% | ||
| 1810 Mo TH | — | 10% | ||
| 1809 Mo TH | — | 36% | ||
| 1808 Mo TH | — | 8% |
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