1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII 1809-1812 front 1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII 1809-1812 back
1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII 1809-1812 photo
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1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII

 
Gold (.875) 3.3834 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1809-1812
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
3.3834 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15091
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Spain arms surrounded by chain a legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•A•D
•Mo• •HI•

Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the colonies in the Americas. The coin was made of gold (.875) and weighed 3.3834 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.