2 Reales - Ferdinand VI 1747-1760 front 2 Reales - Ferdinand VI 1747-1760 back
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2 Reales - Ferdinand VI

 
Silver (.917) 6.767 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1747-1760
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
6.767 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#26556
Rarity index
51%

Reverse

Crowned hemispheres with legend, mint, year and initial around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTRA QUE VNUM
*Mo*1747*M*

Translation:
Both as one
Mexico City 1747 M

Comment

KM#86.2 Has Royal and Imperial crowns.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.917) weighing 6.767 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 18th century, specifically during the reign of Ferdinand VI from 1747-1760. It was a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1747 Mo M - - - - - -
1754 Mo M - - - - - -
1760 Mo M - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales - Ferdinand VI 1747-1760 coin.