© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
2 Reales Countermark on Spanish - Madrid 2 Reales, KM#474.
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1814 (1841) |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Countermarked Coinage (Lattice, 1841) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Countermark on Spanish (Madrid) 2 Reales, KM#474.3.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Cuba. The 1812-1814 period saw the island nation transitioning from a Spanish colony to a British occupation, and then back to Spanish rule. This coin, bearing the countermark of the Spanish King Ferdinand VII, was likely minted during this time of transition and serves as a tangible reminder of Cuba's complex history.
