Silver 2 real of Ferdinand VII, Mexico City (Mexico), 1811. 1995.32.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1995.32.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.451
    • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1808 - 1821

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1811
  • Denomination: 2 real
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: FERDIN VII DEI GRATIA (date)
    • Type: Local bust of king right

  • Reverse

    • Legend: HISPAN ET IND REX Mo 2R H J
    • Type: Crowned shield with pillars

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1995.32.1
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: colonial
  • Series: Bourbon
  • Era: CE

Notes

  • given as counterfeit; actually genuine

Rights

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

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