Country: Mexico, The Viceroyalty of Spain, King Fernando VII (1808-1821)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1821 (1814-1821)
Value: 2 Reales (2)
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Grade: VG/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 64
Obverse:
Two F's in script, interlaced and facing each other. In the center of the F's is VII with a crown above. The M (w/sm. ‘o’ above) Mint mark is at the left and the denomination at the right.
Lettering:
FERDIN•VII•D•G•HISP•REX
•1821•
Mo FF VII 2/4
Reverse
Castles and lions are in the quarters of the cross. A full circular wreath surrounds the design.
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
Small value copper coins were produced during the reign of Ferdinand VII using the "vellón" monetary system. Using this system, 2/4 vellón (señal) was equivalent to 1/4 real, 1/4 vellón (tlaco) was equivalent to 1/8 real, and 1/8 vellón (pilón) was equivalent to 1/16 real. The denomination on the coin (2/4) refers to 2/4 vellón.
Coin was nicknamed Senal back in its time and also the fact that it has a 2/4 value is to completely differentiate it from the Silver 1/2 Real which had the same value.
Reference : KM# 64
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...
Collection : Mexico