2 Reales - Fernando VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage

Emittente State of Zacatecas
Anno 1819
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valore 2 Reales
Valuta Real (1535-1897)
Composizione Silver (.903)
Peso 6.77 g
Diametro
Spessore
Forma Round
Tecnica
Orientamento Medal alignment ↑↑
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i KM#A92
Descrizione del dritto Small armored bust right, with legend around.
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto FERDIN•VII•DEI•GRATIA •1819•
(Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God)
Descrizione del rovescio Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars, surrounded by lettering
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Z•2R•A•G•
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Zacatecas 2 Reales AG)
Bordo
Zecca
Tiratura 1819 AG - -
ID Numisquare 1817235520
Informazioni aggiuntive

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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