2 Reales Veracruz - Insurgent Coinage
1812 year| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Veracruz (Mexican States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value, crossed palm branch, sword, date
Lettering:
SONGOOLICA
2 R
1812
Translation:
Zongolica
2 Reales
Comment
Zongolica (Songolica) is a municipality of Veracruz. Logs show coins of 1/2, 1, 2, 4 and 8 Reales were minted, but nowadays only the 2, 4 and 8 Reales coins have surfaced.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1812 Veracruz 2 Reales coin is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, specifically during the period of Insurgent Coinage, which was a time when the government was unable to produce coins due to the ongoing conflict. As a result, local provinces like Veracruz took matters into their own hands and produced their own coins to meet the demand for currency. This coin, made of silver (.903), is a rare and valuable piece of Mexican history.