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2 Reales Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage
1814 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Morelos monogram, value, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
2 R
1814
Translation:
Morelos
2 Reales
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from the State of Oaxaca, minted in 1814 as part of the Insurgent Coinage, is interesting because it was created during a time of political and social upheaval in Mexico. The coin was minted by the insurgent government of Oaxaca, which had declared independence from Spain in 1811, and was used as a means of financing the rebellion. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, featuring the iconic image of the eagle on a cactus, which has become a symbol of Mexican independence.
