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SPAIN, Reino de España. Fernando VII. Second reign, 1813-1833. AR 2 Reales (25mm, 5.59 g, 12h). Contemporary counterfeit of a Madrid mint issue. Dated 1833-AJ. Laureate and draped bust right / Crowned coat of arms. Cf. ME 15641; KM 460.2. Near EF, toned. Low quality silver, almost German silver (nickel-silver) in appearance.
This contemporary counterfeit, more than a full gram underweight, was possibly made for circulation in North America. See John M. Kleeberg's excellent article, "Counterfeit 2 Reales of the Bust Type," Circulating Counterfeits of the Americas (COAC, 7 November 1998, ANS, New York, 2000).
This contemporary counterfeit, more than a full gram underweight, was possibly made for circulation in North America. See John M. Kleeberg's excellent article, "Counterfeit 2 Reales of the Bust Type," Circulating Counterfeits of the Americas (COAC, 7 November 1998, ANS, New York, 2000).