2 Reales - Charles I ND (1536-1541) front 2 Reales - Charles I ND (1536-1541) back
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2 Reales - Charles I ND

 
Silver (.931) 6.7999 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles I (1535-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1536-1541
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
6.7999 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15112
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned pillars

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPANIA:ET:INDIARVM
• •

Translation: Of Spain and the Indies

Comment

NOTE: Formerly KM#10

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 6.7999 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Spanish colonial period in Mexico, and it was also used in trade with other countries, including China and the Philippines.