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

 
Silver (.917) 6.7682 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1747-1760
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1574-1825)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
6.7682 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Cob
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#82090
Rarity index
82%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales - Ferdinand VI 1747-1760 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand VI of Spain, who was also known as Ferdinand the Learned. He was a patron of the arts and sciences, and his reign saw significant cultural and economic developments in the Spanish colonies, including the introduction of new coinage systems. The 2 Reales coin was an important part of this system, serving as a standard unit of currency for everyday transactions.