© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Isabel II 1st portrait; 1st type
| Silver (.812) | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1842 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real de vellon (1808-1848) |
| Composition | Silver (.812) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REYNA DE LAS ESPAÑAS.
2 RS.
· M · CR ·
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
2 Reales
Engraver: Mariano González de Sepúlveda Salazar
Comment
Madrid KM#513.1Seville KM#513.2
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Spain featuring Isabel II's first portrait and first type, minted between 1837 and 1842, was made of silver with a purity of .812. This means that the coin contains 81.2% silver and 18.8% other metals, which was a common composition for silver coins during that time period.
