2 Reales Profile Eagle
1824 year| Silver (.903) | 6.76 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1824 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.76 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#70631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Liberty radiant cap. With value, mint, year, assayer's initials and fineness.
Script: Latin
Lettering: *2R•Mo•1824•J.M•10Ds•20G•
Translation: 2 Reales • Mexico City • 1824 • J.M • 0.902777Ag
Comment
No examples known with visible feathers in Eagle's chest, which moves the MS60 rating lower, allowing those coins to be rated as it since the alloy was softer and the feathers disappeared quite fast.
These coins with this seal are known in Mexico as:
"Águila de perfil" : "Profile eagle"
But in the World collector's community they are also predominately known as "Hook-neck snake" due to the coil the snake has near the eagle's beak.
Both are valid as they are nicknames rather than official names which would only be the face value of the coin itself.
Interesting fact
The 1824 Mexican 2 Reales coin features a unique design element - the eagle on the obverse (front) side is depicted with a serpent in its mouth, symbolizing the country's struggle for independence from Spain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1824 Do RL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Reales (Profile Eagle) 1824 coin.
