2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Royalist coinage ND
| Silver |
| Issuer | Maracaibo (Venezuelan provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1814 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1813-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Cob |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#76014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross divides castles and lions.
Comment
"8VI" in center square.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Venezuela. The Royalist coinage was issued by the Spanish colonial authorities in opposition to the Republican coinage issued by the Venezuelan government during the Venezuelan War of Independence. This coin, in particular, was minted in the city of Maracaibo, which was a stronghold of royalist support. Despite the political tensions, the coin still features the image of Ferdinand VII, the King of Spain, highlighting the continued allegiance of the royalists to the Spanish crown.
