½ Real - Fernando VII

Features

Issuer Guatemala
King Ferdinand VII (1808-1833)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1808-1810
Value ½ Real
Currency Colonial Real (1733-1821)
Composition Silver (.896)
Weight 1.6921 g
Diameter 16.0 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
17235
References KM# 60
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Charles IV bust right. With legend around, and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDIND • VII • DEI • GRATIA
• 1808 •

Unabridged legend: Fernando VII Dei Gratia

Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God

Reverse

Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars. With legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • R • NG • M •

Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex

Translation: King of Spain and the Indies, Nueva Guatemala, M

Mint

NG Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1808 NG M 38%
1809 NG M Photo 50%
1810 NG M Photo 38%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232318
Lot 61589
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2023 1808 NG M UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232238
Lot 64513
Internet Archive
15 Sep 2022 1809 NG M UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 492.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Real - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231933
Lot 63283
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1810 NG M UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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