2 Reales - Charles III 1760-1771 front 2 Reales - Charles III 1760-1771 back
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2 Reales - Charles III

 
Silver (.917) 6.77 g 26.13 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1760-1771
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
6.77 g
Diameter
26.13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#53708
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Crowned globes flanked by crowned pillars with banner. Surrounded by legend, mint and assayer's initials with date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTRA QUE VNVM
*Mo* 1760 *M*

Translation:
Both as one
Mexico City 1760 M

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.917) weighing 6.77 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 18th century, specifically between 1760 and 1771, during the reign of Charles III. It was a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1761 M - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales - Charles III 1760-1771 coin.