2 Reales - Luis I (Seville mint; LUDOUICUS) 1724 front 2 Reales - Luis I (Seville mint; LUDOUICUS) 1724 back
2 Reales - Luis I (Seville mint; LUDOUICUS) 1724 photo
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2 Reales - Luis I Seville mint; LUDOUICUS

1724 year
Silver (.833) 6 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Louis I (1724)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1724
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#20147
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIARUM · REX · 1724 ·

Translation: King of the Spains

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales coin from Spain, minted in 1724 during the reign of Luis I, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver (.833), it weighs only 6 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar composition and denomination.