2 Reales 1847-1849 front 2 Reales 1847-1849 back
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2 Reales

 
Silver (.900) 5 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Colombia
Period
Republic of New Granada (1831-1858)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1847-1849
Value
2 Reales (0.2&nbspCOP)
Currency
Peso decimalized (1847-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
1.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30219
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath. Mintmark above it and fineness below it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BOGOTA
DOS
REALES
LEY 0.900

Translation:
Bogota
Two
Reales
Silver 0.900

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales coin from Colombia, minted between 1847 and 1849, has an interesting feature. It has a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "F.A." inside, which stands for "Federacion de Antioquia," indicating that it was minted in the city of Medellin, which was then part of the Federation of Antioquia. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848  - - - - - -
1849  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales 1847-1849 coin.