2 Reales - Fernando VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Year | 1819 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#A92 |
| Obverse description | Small armored bust right, with legend around. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
FERDIN•VII•DEI•GRATIA •1819• (Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars, surrounded by lettering |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
•HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Z•2R•A•G• (Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Zacatecas 2 Reales AG) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1819 AG - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1817235520 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 1819 2 Reales from Zacatecas represents a critical period during the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821). Fernando VII, restored to the Spanish throne, faced widespread rebellion in his American territories. Zacatecas, a vital silver-producing region, was a royalist stronghold.