2 Reales Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage

The 2 Reales coin from the State of Oaxaca, minted in 1813 as part of the Insurgent Coinage, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for coinage at that time. Most coins from that era were made of precious metals like gold or silver, but the use of copper for this coin reflects the economic and political context of the time, when the Mexican War of Independence was taking place and the government was facing a shortage of resources. This coin is a unique example of how currency can be used to tell stories of historical events and cultural context.