2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Durango - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g |
| Issuer | State of Durango |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1812 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by columns. Legend varies depending on type.
Lettering:
MON PROV DE DURANGO D 2R RM
-or-
HISPAN ET IND REX D 2R RM
Translation:
Provisional coin of Durango, Durango 2 Reales RM
-or-
King of Spain and the Indies, Durango 2 Reales RM
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#92, these .2 and .3 coins were made by Loyalists in their region to show support for the Crown. So the design is but a mere copy of the Mexico City one.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The State of Durango was a stronghold of the Spanish crown, and the coin was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821. The coin's design features the image of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time, and its mintage was likely intended to help finance the Spanish military's efforts to quell the rebellion in Mexico. Despite the turmoil, the coin's silver content and durable design have helped it survive to the present day as a valuable collector's item.
