Help with 1500's Peru 2 Reales

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by LostDutchman, Jan 25, 2011.

  1. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    There are several different 2 reales for this date range and my reference does not provide pictures only simple descriptions that don't help. They go from $250- $2,000 in this condition. Does anyone know enough to help me on this one?

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    LostDutchman, Jan 25, 2011
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  3. jello

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  4. LostDutchman

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    I had looked there and saw a 1 real but didn't find a 2 real.
     
    LostDutchman, Jan 25, 2011
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Matt -

    What you have there is a 2 reales from Mexico, not Peru. It was minted between 1548 and 1567 under the assayer Luis Rodriguez. It is a type III (Mx-147). It is distinguished by the L to left and M to right. And the type of L (crossed top leg) distinguishes it from the type V.
     
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  6. LostDutchman

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    And that explains a lot... hahaha!
     
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  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Matt do you have the Sewall Menzel book ? If you don't, you need to get it.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 25, 2011
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  8. LostDutchman

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    I don't have it. I seldom see this early stuff come in the shop but it looks like I need to get it.
     
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