© Arpis
© Arpis
2 Reales Counterstamped
| Silver (.666) | 6 g | - |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1821 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1822-1871) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A pomegranate (represents New Granada) surrounded by lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CUNDINAMARCA
J.F
2R
Ba
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1820-1821 Ecuadorian 2 Reales coin is that it was counterstamped with the letters "VG" on the reverse side, which stands for "Viva la Independencia" or "Long live independence." This counterstamp was added to the coin to commemorate Ecuador's independence from Spain, which was declared in 1820. The coin's design and counterstamp make it a unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.
