2 Reales - Philip V 1742-1750 front 2 Reales - Philip V 1742-1750 back
2 Reales - Philip V 1742-1750 photo

2 Reales - Philip V

 
Silver (.917) 6.7700 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1742-1750
Value
2 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
6.7700 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15074
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Crowned hemispheres, with motto, mint, date and assayer's initial.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTRA QUE VNUM
*Mo*1746*M*

Translation:
Both as one
Mexico City 1746 M

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.917) weighing 6.7700 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in the 18th century for the Spanish colonies in the Americas, and it was also used as a standard unit of exchange for trade with other countries, including the United States.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1743 M - - - - - -
1747 M - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales - Philip V 1742-1750 coin.