© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
2 Reales Osorno - Insurgent countermarked coinage ND
| Silver | 6.78 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1822 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.78 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remains from host coin.
Script: Latin
Comment
KM#A272.1 - Host coin 1788FMKM#A272.2 - Host coin 1808TH
KM#A272.3 - Host coin 1809TH
KM#A272.4 - Host coin Copper 1813
Catalogs name KM#A272.4 as from Zacatlian, which is Zacatlan, Puebla, and corresponds to the Copper coin from that location, so the catalog has it wrong saying it is Silver. Those coins where minted with the ONR monogram present, so the re-stamp must be because they where counterfeited a lot and had to go through re-validation at some point.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Reales (Osorno - Insurgent countermarked coinage) ND (1809-1822) from Mexico is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued by the insurgent government of Mexico during their fight for independence from Spain, and the countermarking of the coin was done as a way to validate its authenticity and ensure its use as a legitimate form of currency. Despite the challenges faced during this time, the coin remains a valuable piece of Mexican history and a testament to the country's struggle for independence.
