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2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 6.77 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1818-1822 |
| 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#74793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Z•2R•R•G•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Zacatecas 2 Reales RG
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#93, these .4 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.Mint mark as Z, ZS or Zs.
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 in an attempt to maintain control over the region, which was then under threat from the insurgent forces of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Despite the political tensions, the coin still features the image of Ferdinand VII, the Spanish king at the time, highlighting the loyalty of the State of Zacatecas to the Spanish crown.
