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© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Charles IV
| Silver (.806) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1808 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.806) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 26 March 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
R 2
M FA.
Translation:
King of the Spains
2 Reales
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Edge
Slant reeded
Comment
KM#430.1: Madrid mint
KM#430.2: Seville mint
Initials of officials mint are:
MF=M.Lamas and F.Herrera
CN=C.T.de Roxas and N.Lamas
FA=F.Herrera and A.Goicoechea
AI=A.Goicoechea and I.Urquiza
IG=I.Urquiza and G.Lazaro
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Charles IV (1788-1808), features an interesting design element - the crowned shield of Spain, which is surrounded by the motto "Plus ultra," meaning "further beyond" in Latin. This motto was originally used by Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, and was later adopted by Charles IV as a symbol of Spanish ambition and expansion. The coin's design, which includes the shield and motto, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time and adds to its historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 MAI | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1808 SCN | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales - Charles IV 1788-1808 coin.
