© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1811 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mountain within beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL DE ZACATECAS
L.V.O
Translation: Provisional coin of Zacatecas
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 the State of Zacatecas during the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), when Mexico was fighting for its independence from Spain. The coin's design features the image of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, highlighting the loyalist allegiance to the Spanish Crown. Despite the turmoil, the coin's silver content and standard circulation denomination made it a reliable and widely used form of currency during that time.
