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2 Reales - Ferdinand VII 1st type
| Silver (.896) | 6.7668 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1811 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1821 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#43935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN·ET IND·REX·
Edge
Chained
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales - Ferdinand VII (1st type) 1808-1811 from Peru is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period in Peru, and it features an image of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency during this time period and was an important part of the economy in Peru.
