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2 Reales - Charles IV

 
Silver (.896) 6.7668 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1808
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
6.7668 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#41352
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mo·2R·T·H·

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
2 Reales TH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.896) weighing 6.7668 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This coin was minted in Mexico City, which was an important center for coin production during the colonial period. The coin's design features the profile of Charles IV on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Spanish crown in the Americas during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1800 FM - - - - - -
1808 TH - - - - - -

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 1792-1808 coin.