© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Proclamation coinage
1808 year| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#68324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*PRO*
CLAMADO
EN CIUDAD
R*DE CHIA
PA*AÑO
*1808*
Edge
Milled.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The coin was issued in 1808, just a year before the outbreak of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time, and its issuance was likely a symbol of the Spanish crown's attempt to maintain control over its colonies in the Americas. Despite this, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, serving as a tangible reminder of the complex and often contentious history of Mexico's past.
