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1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII
1817 year| Gold (.875) | 3.3834 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked with value, surrounded by order chain, with legend around. With mint and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN • UTROQ • FELIX • A • D
S
• NG • • M •
Translation:
May God bless him with happiness in both.
1 Escudo
Nueva Granada M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII 1817 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period, specifically in 1817, and features an image of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. Despite being made of gold (.875), it was designed to be used as a circulating coin, indicating that gold coins were used as regular currency during that time.
