Silver Mexican half real

An image of Coinage. Half Real. Mexico City mint. Silver, milled, diameter 17 mm, 1858. Acquisition: On loan from Queens' College Cambridge. Alternative Number: Q-4928.

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Coinage. Half Real. Mexico City mint. Silver, milled, diameter 17 mm, 1858. Acquisition: On loan from Queens' College Cambridge. Alternative Number: Q-4928.

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Accession Number: CM.QC.4930-R
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Camera: Hasselblad H4D-31
Photographer name: Katie Young
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Image width: 359 pixels
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ISO Speed: 200
Fnumber: 16/1

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