© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Charles III
| Silver (.813) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1788 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.813) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
R 2
S C·F
Translation:
King of the Spains
2 Reales
Engravers: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin, Antonio de Saa
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#412.1 Madrid mint
KM#412.2 Seville mint
Antonio de Saa graveur of reverse in Seville
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Charles III (1772-1788), has an interesting feature. The coin's obverse side bears the image of the king, while the reverse side features the Spanish coat of arms. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was minted using a unique process called "cruzado" or "cross-shaped" minting. This process involved striking the coin between two dies that had a cross-shaped pattern, resulting in a distinctive shape that resembles a cross. This unique minting process was used to deter counterfeiting and to ensure the coin's authenticity.
