2 Reales - Fernando VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage

Émetteur State of Zacatecas
Année 1819
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur 2 Reales
Devise Real (1535-1897)
Composition Silver (.903)
Poids 6.77 g
Diamètre
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) KM#A92
Description de l’avers Small armored bust right, with legend around.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers FERDIN•VII•DEI•GRATIA •1819•
(Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God)
Description du revers Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars, surrounded by lettering
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Z•2R•A•G•
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Zacatecas 2 Reales AG)
Tranche
Atelier
Tirage 1819 AG - -
ID Numisquare 1817235520
Informations supplémentaires

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.

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