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2 Reales - Charles IV Proclamation coinage
1789 year| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#68320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend, date and value within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROCLAMA-
DO*EN*MEXI-
CO*AÑO*DE-
1789-
*2R*
Edge
Milled.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who was known for his liberal policies and efforts to modernize the country. This coin, along with others in the Proclamation coinage series, was minted to commemorate significant events and figures of the time, and it features an image of Charles IV on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively small weight of 6.77 grams also make it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
