2 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Peru 2 Reales ND
| Silver (.896) | 6.76 g |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1837 |
| Value | 2 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 6.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • LIMAE • 2R • J • P •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex.
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies.
Comment
Countermark on Peru KM#104.2.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Isabella II of Spain, who was the first woman to rule Spain in her own right. She was only 16 years old when she ascended to the throne in 1833, and her reign lasted until 1868. The coin was minted in the Philippines, which was a Spanish colony at the time, and it features a countermark on a Peru 2 Reales coin, indicating that it was issued for use in the Philippines. The use of a countermark was a common practice during this period, as it allowed the Spanish government to issue coins for its colonies without having to produce new coins from scratch.
