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2 Reales - Ferdinand VII
1822 year| Silver (.896) | 6.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1822-1871) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned arms between columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIAR·REX·P·2R·O·
Comment
The P mint mark on this coin has been traditionally attributed to Popayan, Colombia as KM#74, but recently recognized information supports the belief this P stands for Pasto, making this the first coin minted in Ecuador. During the War of Independence, minting equipment and machinery was transported by Royalists from Popayan, Colombia to Pasto, Ecuador and used to strike this coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1822 Ecuadorian 2 Reales coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the colonies in South America. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the Spanish colonies. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Ecuador on the other, symbolizing the country's transition towards independence.
