2 Reales

Issuer Buenos Aires
Year 1860-1861
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Reales
Currency Real (1822-1861)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.6 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 1.35 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11, CJ#23, CJ#24
Obverse description On the perimeter, superior semicircular legend `BANCO Y CASA DE MONEDA` and lower, also semicircular, `BUENOS AYRES`. In the center, the value and the actual abbreviation `Rs 2.` Enclosed within laurel wreath, which can rotate against or in favor of clockwise. Beading points.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BANCO Y CASA DE MONEDA 2 R.S BUENOS AYRES
(Translation: BANK AND CURRENCY HOUSE 2 R.S BUENOS AYRES)
Reverse description In midfield and three horizontal lines labeled `DOS / REALES / 1860` crowned with a rosette of five petals; all enclosed within garlands of stylized oak without fruit and with the ends tied up by a bow. Beading points.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DOS REALES 1860 .
(Translation: TWO REALS 1860 .)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1860 - CJ# 23 With a rosette - laurel wreath counterclockwise. -
1860 - CJ# 23.2 With rosette - laurel wreath clockwise. -
1861 - CJ# 24 Without rosette - laurel wreath counterclockwise. -
Numisquare ID 3317133720
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