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1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII portrait of Carlos IV
| Gold (.875) | 3.3834 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1820 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coat of arms surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·IN·UTROQ· FELIX·A·D·
NR JF
1 S
Translation:
IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO = In one and the other world happy under God's eye
New Kingdom (Nuevo Reino de Granada), engraver's initials "JF"
Comment
Mintmarks:NR = Santa Fe de Bogotá mint - KM 64.1
P = Popayán mint - KM 64.2
PN = Popayán mint - KM 64.3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin featuring Ferdinand VII (portrait of Carlos IV) from Colombia is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued between 1808 and 1820, a period when Colombia was fighting for its independence from Spain. Despite the challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 P JF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1814 P JF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1817 NR JF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo - Ferdinand VII (portrait of Carlos IV) 1808-1820 coin.
