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1818 Texas Jola Half Real MS Large Planchet Values
Details
In 1817 the Spanish governor of Texas, Manuel Pardo, authorized Manuel Barrera to coin 8,000 copper coins known as jolas. These crudely made pieces show the denomination 1/2 (real), the maker's initials and the date on the obverse, and a fivepointed star on the reverse.
The 1817 coins were withdrawn from circulation the following year and replaced by a similar issue of 8,000 pieces bearing the date 1818 and the initials JAG of the maker, José Antonio de la Garza. Several varieties of each issue are known. All are rare.
Basic Information
GSID:
316
Coin Date:
1818
Denomination:
1/2 RL / Half Real
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Texas
Mintage:
8,000
Coinage Type:
Texas Coinage
Coinage Years:
1817-1818
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Texas Jola
Variety 2:
Large Planchet
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
