© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Draped bust; REY DE LAS ESPAÑAS
1812 year| Silver (.812) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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 |
| Numista | N#423201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· REY DE LAS ESPAÑAS ·
· B · SP
4 · R
Translation:
King of the Spains
4 Reales
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Comment
Coin with face value of 4 Reales but a module of 2 Reales. Considered in all specialized catalogs as a 2 Reales coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the king of Spain from 1808 to 1833. During his reign, he introduced a number of reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The coin's design features a draped bust of Ferdinand VII, with the inscription "REY DE LAS ESPAÑAS" (King of the Spains) surrounding his portrait. The coin was made of silver and weighs 6 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of numismatic history.
