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2 Reales - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1784 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#118229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Spanish Coat of Arms flanked by crowned pillars with banner, surrounded with legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·N·R·2R·V·J·
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. New Kingdom (Nuevo Reino de Granada). 2 reales. Engraver's initials
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Colombia, minted during the reign of Charles III (1772-1784), was part of a series of coins known as the "Columnarios" due to their design featuring a column on the reverse side, which symbolized the Spanish colonies in America.
