2 Reales - Fernando VI

Features

Issuer	Guatemala
King	Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1747-1753
Value	2 Reales
Currency	Real (Colonial, 1733-1821)
Composition	Silver (.917)
Weight	6.7668 g
Shape	Cob
Technique	Cob
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	23 August 1873
Number	N# 75036 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 10 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

Crowned arms shield flanked by initial and value. With legend around.

Reverse

Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars, with legend around and date at bottom.

Mint

Comments

These coins were officially demonetized by the Guatemalan government in 1873. Individuals only had three days in which to redeem cob coinage for current coinage or promissory notes. Colonial era coinage in El Salvador was also redeemed.

See also

• Coat of Arms

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Numista Rarity index: 94

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Bullion value: USD 4.61

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