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2 Reales - Ferdinand VII
| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1822 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Royal arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN * ET IND * REX * Mo * 2R * J * J *
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 2 Reales JJ
Comment
Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they were often made on top of other coins, and also were copies rather than shared dies, made by Loyalists.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.903) weighing 6.77 g is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval, as Mexico was fighting for its independence from Spain. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the struggle for independence and the end of Spanish colonial rule.
