2 Reales 1825-1872 front 2 Reales 1825-1872 back
2 Reales 1825-1872 photo

2 Reales

 
Silver (.903) 6.76 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
Federal Republic (1823-1905)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1825-1872
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
6.76 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15077
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Liberty cap radiating rays out of it, with the word LIBERTAD in it.
At half bottom circle the lettering detailing the coin's Value - Mint - Date - Assayer's initials (2 letters) - Silver fineness (10 Dineros 20 Granos = 90.27777%).

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2R.G.1832.M.J.10 D.20G.

Edge

Oblique reeding

Comment

KM number and mints:
.0 - Alamos - A
.1 - Real de Catorce - CE
.2 - Chihuahua - CA
.3 - Culiacán - C
.4 - Durango - Do
.5 - Estado de México - Eo
.6 - Guadalajara - Ga
.7 - Guadalupe y Calvo - GC
.8 - Guanajuato - Go
.9 - Hermosillo - Ho
.10 - Mexico City - Mo
.11 - San Luis Potosí - Pi
.12 - Zacatecas - Zs

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales coin from Mexico, issued between 1825 and 1872, features an interesting design element - the national coat of arms on the obverse side, which includes an eagle devouring a snake. This symbolism represents Mexico's struggle for independence from Spain and the triumph of good over evil.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1826 Mo JM - - - - - -
1830 Mo JM - - - - - -
1830 Zs OV - - - - - -
1838 Go PJ - - - - - -
1853 Go PF - - - - - -
1859 Go PF - - - - - -
1861 Mo CH - - - - - -
1863 Zs MO - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales 1825-1872 coin.