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2 Reales Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage
1812 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#28701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date inside ornamentations
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 R
1812
Translation: 2 Reales
Comment
Filled-in D Caution: Many might be considered spurious.Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from the State of Oaxaca, minted in 1812 as part of the Insurgent Coinage, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This coin was used as a means of exchange and circulated among the people of Oaxaca, playing a significant role in the local economy. Despite being minted over 200 years ago, some of these coins have survived and are now highly sought after by collectors, serving as a tangible piece of history from that time period.
