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2 Reales - Charles III portrait
| Silver (.903) | 6.7668 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1789 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN·ET IND·REX·LMAE·2R· M·I·
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
LMAE
2R
M·I·
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Peru, featuring Charles III, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "secret" marking. On the obverse side of the coin, below the portrait of Charles III, there is a small letter "L" etched into the coin. This letter represents the mint mark of the Lima mint, where the coin was produced. This subtle marking was used to indicate the coin's origin and authenticity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1772 JM | 98600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 MJ | 360332 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 MJ | 296140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 MJ | 294472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 MJ | 299948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 MJ | 481236 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 MJ | 450500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 MJ | 347988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 MI | 420104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 MI | 216988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 MI | 486028 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 MI | 539068 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 MI | 455260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 MI | 1009120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 MI | 536315 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 IJ | 810252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 IJ | 715052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (portrait) 1772-1789 coin.
