2 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Draped bust; DEI · G ·) 1810-1812 front 2 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Draped bust; DEI · G ·) 1810-1812 back
2 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Draped bust; DEI · G ·) 1810-1812 photo
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2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Draped bust; DEI · G ·

 
Silver (.812) 6 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1833)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1810-1812
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Silver (.812)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#423193
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPANIARIUM · REX ·
R 2
V GS

Translation:
King of the Spains
2 Reales

Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán

Comment

Traveling mint KM#474.2
Valencia mint KM#474.4

Varieties:

Although there are differences in the portrait of Ferdinand VII between both mints, it is considered the same type since it is a naked and draped bust and the legend coincides for both types.

KM#474.2 (Traveling mint of Catalonia)

KM#474.4 (Valencia mint)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Draped bust; DEI · G ·) 1810-1812 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the king of Spain from 1808 to 1833. During his reign, Spain was facing challenges such as economic instability, political unrest, and military conflicts, including the Peninsular War against Napoleon's France. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable currency and was widely used in trade and commerce.