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2 Reales - Ferdinand VI
| Silver (.833) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1759 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARUM · REX · 1758
Translation: King of the Spains
Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#386.1 Madrid mint
KM#386.2 Seville mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Ferdinand VI (1754-1759), is that it was part of a series of coins that were minted with a new standardized design, which was introduced in 1754. This design featured a portrait of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This standardization was an effort to combat counterfeiting and to create a more uniform currency system across Spain.
