© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Reales Pattern; Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage; Gold
1813 year| Gold | 7.41 g | 21.30 mm |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.41 g |
| Diameter | 21.30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#345564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
1813 with 2R and monogram above, 16-square lattice countermark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
2 R
1813
Comment
Possibly made for official presentation, this coin is considered a pattern coin because the one made for circulation is made of copper.Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Reales coin from the State of Oaxaca, made of gold and weighing 7.41g, is a rare and valuable piece of Mexican history. It was minted in 1813 during the Mexican War of Independence, when the insurgent government in Oaxaca issued its own coinage to finance their fight against the Spanish colonial authorities. This coin is particularly interesting because it features a unique design, with the Mexican eagle on one side and the Spanish king's name on the other, indicating the complex political dynamics of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Oaxaca during this period of turmoil.
