Gs 2 real of Charles IV, 1788-1808, Zacatecas (Mexico), 1791. 1944.95.22

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.95.22

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.403
    • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Cf
  • Date Range: 1788 - 1808

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1791
  • Denomination: 2 real
  • Material: Gs

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: .CAROLUS.IIII._DEI.GRATIA.1791
    • Type: laureate bust of Charles IV facing right

  • Reverse

    • Legend: .HISPAN . ET IND.REX.Z.2R.A.G.
    • Type: crowned arms of Spain between pillars

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.95.22
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • fine style, but mintmark (Z), and assayer's initials (AG) make no sense; the mint Zacatecas with the assayer AG operated 1823-23, so 1813 is the terminus post quem for the manufacture of this counterfeit

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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