2 Reales - Fernando VII Durango - Royalist Coinage

Features

Issuer	Mexico
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1811-1812
Value	2 Reales
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Silver (.903)
Weight	6.77 g
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 74788 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 92.2 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Armored bust right.

Lettering:
FERDIN * VII * DEI * GRATIA
•1811•

Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God

Reverse

Crowned arms shield flanked by columns. Legend varies depending on type.

Lettering:
MON PROV DE DURANGO D 2R RM

-or-

HISPAN ET IND REX D 2R RM

Translation:
Provisional coin of Durango, Durango 2 Reales RM
-or-
King of Spain and the Indies, Durango 2 Reales RM

Comments

Although similar in design to KM#92, these .2 and .3 coins were made by Loyalists in their region to show support for the Crown. So the design is but a mere copy of the Mexico City one.

See also

• 2 Reales - Fernando VII

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