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2 Reales - Philip V
| Silver (.917) | 6.7668 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1733-1746 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 23 September 1873 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars, with legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Comment
These coins were officially demonetized by the Guatemalan government in 1873. Individuals only had three days in which to redeem cob coinage for current coinage or promissory notes. Colonial era coinage in El Salvador was also redeemed.Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted during the reign of Philip V (1733-1746), is interesting because it was made of silver (.917) and weighed 6.7668 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used and circulated among the population. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver suggests that it had a higher value than coins made of other materials, such as copper or bronze.
