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2 Reales - Ferdinand VI Proclamation
1747 year| Silver | 5.14 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1747 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.14 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Knight on horseback leaping over twin mountains
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUAT · IN · EIUS · PROCLAMATIONE
· 1747 ·
Translation: Guatemala on his Proclamation
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales - Ferdinand VI (Proclamation) 1747 from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was issued in 1747, just a few years after the Spanish conquest of Guatemala, and it features an image of King Ferdinand VI on one side and the coat of arms of Guatemala on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency during a period of significant cultural and economic transformation in the region, as the Spanish colonizers introduced new crops, agricultural techniques, and trade networks to the area. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Guatemala.
