Mexico ½ Real - Fernando VII, 1815 – 1821
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Real - Fernando VII
Year
1815 – 1821
Ruler
Ferdinand III
(1814–1833)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.69
Diameter (mm)
17.5
Thickness (mm)
0.665
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Real - Fernando VII from Mexico. Issued from 1815 to 1821. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 17.5 mm and weighs 1.69 g.
- Obverse
- King Fernando 7th bust looking right. Surrounded by lettering with date at bottom. (Fernando 7th by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- At center Spain's Royal coat of arms. In a circle the lettering which contains the colonial motto "Hispania * et * Indias * Rex", Mint, and Assayer's initials. (King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City JJ)
- Edge
- MILLED
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 Mo JJ | — | 10% | ||
| 1821 Z RG | — | KM#74.3 | 8% | |
| 1820 Mo JJ | — | 10% | ||
| 1819 Mo JJ | — | Over-date 1819/18 variety exists. | 23% | |
| 1818 Mo JJ | — | Over-date 1818/17 variety exists | 10% | |
| 1817 Mo JJ | — | Over-date 1817/16 variety exists | 13% | |
| 1816 Mo JJ | — | 28% | ||
| 1815 Mo JJ | — | 23% |
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