Country: Mexico, The viceroyalty of Spain, King Fernando VII (1808-1821)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1813 (1808-1814)
Assayers: HJ (Joints assayers)
Value: 1/2 Real (0.5)
Metal: Silver (.903)
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VG
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 73
Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust right in the antique style, legend around and date below.
Lettering:
FERDIN• VII• DEI•GRATIA
•1813•
Translation: Ferdinand VII by the grace of God. 1813.
Reverse:
Crowned arms of Spain with Pillars. Legend around with Mintmark and engraver's initials.
Lettering:
HISPAN • ET IND • R • Mo • H • J •
Translation: King of the Spains and the Indies. Mexico City, HJ.
Edge:
Chained (Decorated in relief with circles and rectangles).
Comments:
Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they were often made on top of other coins, and also were copies rather than shared dies, made by Loyalists.
Reference : KM# 73
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : Mexico