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2 Reales - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 6.7668 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1785 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • G • 2R • P •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Guatemala 2 Reales P
Comment
KM#34.1 - G - Guatemala cityKM#34.2 - NG - Nueva Granada
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted during the reign of Charles III (1772-1785), is that it was part of a series of coins that were minted with a new standardized design, which was implemented by the Spanish Crown to combat counterfeiting and improve the currency's reliability. This coin, made of silver (.903), weighs 6.7668 grams and features an image of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This standardization effort helped to establish a more stable and trustworthy currency system in the Spanish colonies, and the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
