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2 Reales Countermarked - Key ND
| Silver (.903) | 6.76 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1877 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Countermarked Coinage (Key, 1872-1877) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.76 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
(Host Mexican Coin) Liberty cap radiating rays out of it, with the word LIBERTAD in it.
At half bottom circle the lettering detailing the coin's Value - Mint - Date - Assayer's initials (2 letters) - Silver fineness (10 Dineros 20 Granos = 90.27777%), Key countermark to right of center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2R.G.1832.M.J.10 D.20G.
Edge
Oblique reeding.
Comment
Countermarked on 2 Reales Mexico KM# 374Countermark is a Key, later used as a symbol of Cuba, and currently their mintmark
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Cuba, minted between 1872 and 1877, features a unique countermark in the shape of a key, which was added to the coin to signify its authenticity and value. This countermark was applied by the Cuban government to coins that were already in circulation, in order to combat counterfeiting and maintain the integrity of the currency. The use of a key as the countermark is an interesting choice, as it symbolizes the idea of unlocking the value of the coin, and it adds an extra layer of security and authenticity to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1872-1877) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales (Countermarked - Key) ND (1872-1877) coin.
