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2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Guadalajara - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara (State of Jalisco) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1821 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•GA•2R•M•R•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Guadalajara 2 Reales MR
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#93, these .2 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 Royalist Coinage was issued by the Spanish Crown loyalists in opposition to the Mexican War of Independence, which began in 1810 and lasted until 1821. This coin, minted in 1812, was a symbol of the resistance against the independence movement and the attempt to maintain Spanish rule over Mexico.
