2 Reales - Ferdinand VII 1808-1821 front 2 Reales - Ferdinand VII 1808-1821 back
2 Reales - Ferdinand VII 1808-1821 photo
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2 Reales - Ferdinand VII

 
Silver (.896) 6.7667 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1833)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1821
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1733-1859)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
6.7667 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#17238
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • NG • 2R • M •

Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Nueva Granada 2 Reales M

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales - Ferdinand VII 1808-1821 from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the Spanish colonial period, and Ferdinand VII was the King of Spain at the time. However, the coin was minted in Guatemala, which was a Spanish colony at the time, and it features the image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Guatemala on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political dynamics of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1819 NG M - - - - - -

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