2 Reales - Louis I

Features

Issuer Bolivia
King Louis I (1724)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1725-1727
Value 2 Reales
Currency Colonial Real (1574-1825)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 6.7682 g
Diameter 24.3 mm
Shape Cob
Technique Hammered (cob)
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
82093
References KM# 34
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Cross of Jerusalem, two lions and two castles in quarters, face value above, mintmark on left, assayer on right, date below.

Cruz de Jerusalén, con dos leones y dos castillos, en cuarteles. Valor facial arriba, marca de ceca a la izquierda, inicial del ensayador a la derecha, fecha abajo.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIS
Y
26

Unabridged legend:
Lvis I
Diego de Ybarbourou
1726

Translation:
Louis I
Diego de Ybarbourou
1726

Luis I
Diego de Ybarbourou
1726

Engraver: Diego de Ybarbourou

Reverse

Crowned Pillars of Heracles and waves.
In three lines:
Value at top between mintmark and assayer.
Motto on central line,
Date at bottom between assayer and mintmark.

Columnas de Hércules coronadas sobre olas.
En tres líneas:
Valor facial arriba, entre marca de ceca e inicial de ensayador.
Lema en línea central.
fecha abajo, entre inicial de ensayador y marca de ceca

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P 2 Y
PLV SVL TRA
Y 726 P

Unabridged legend:
Potosi 2 reales
PLVS VLTRA
Diego de Ybarbourou 1726

Translation:
Potosí 2 Reales
Plus Ultra (=Further Beyond)
Diego de Ybarbourou 1726

Potosí 2 Reales
Plus Ultra (=Más allá)
Diego de Ybarbourou 1726

Engraver: Diego de Ybarbourou

Edge

Smooth, irregular.

Liso, irregular.

Mint

Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

Comments


Another example of coin, with details not shown on main images.
Images courtesy of Cassini789262

NOTE: This coin was authorized by King Louis I, but he died very soon; his reign only lasted 6 1/2 months, due to his death by smallpox. His father, Phillip V who had resigned on Louis favor, resumed reign after Louis' death.
Due to slow communications at the time, 1725 coins were minted showing Louis name, and also on the following years, to honor his memory.


Otro ejemplo de esta moneda, con detalles que no se ven en las fotos principales.
Imágenes cortesía de Cassini789262

NOTA: Esta moneda fue autorizada por el rey Luis I, pero falleció muy pronto; su reinado sólo duró seis meses y medio, debido a su muerte por viruela. Su padre, Felipe V, que había abdicado a favor de Luis, retomó el reinado, a la muerte de Luis.
Debido a las comunicaciones lentas de la época, la emisión de 1725 se realizó con el nombre de Luis, así como también los dos siguientes años, que se continuó con el mismo diseño para honrar su memoria.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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1726 P Y Photo
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Reales - Louis IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Reales - Louis IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Reales - Louis IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Reales - Louis I
Heritage Auctions
The Lake County Collection World & Ancient Coins Monthly Online Auction 271941
Lot 40021
Internet Archive
13 Oct 2019 1726 P Y VF
(NGC VF30)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Reales - Louis IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Reales - Louis IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Reales - Louis IPicture 1 of a sold 2 Reales - Louis I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232133
Lot 63356
Internet Archive
18 Aug 2021 1727 P Y XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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