© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII
1817 year| Gold (.875) | 3.38 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#423173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · A · D ·
1 S
· M · · GJ ·
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
1 Escudo
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII 1817 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, who ruled Spain from 1808 to 1833. During his reign, Spain experienced a period of political instability and conflict, including the Peninsular War against Napoleon's France, which lasted from 1807 to 1814. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular form of currency and a symbol of Spanish wealth and power.
