20 Reales - Isabel II (DIOS) 1834-1836 front 20 Reales - Isabel II (DIOS) 1834-1836 back
20 Reales - Isabel II (DIOS) 1834-1836 photo
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20 Reales - Isabel II DIOS

 
Silver (.903) 27 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
Queen
Isabella II (1833-1868)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1834-1836
Value
20 Reales
Currency
Real de vellon (1808-1848)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103184
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REYNA DE ESPAÑA Y DE LAS INDIAS.
20. RS.
· M · C·R·

Translation:
Queen of Spain and the Indies
20 Reales

Engraver: Mariano González de Sepúlveda Salazar

Interesting fact

The 20 Reales coin from Spain, minted between 1834 and 1836 during the reign of Isabel II, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.903), it was designed with a unique "DIOS" (God) motif on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.