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2 Escudos - Charles II
| Gold (.917) | 6.7668 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1696-1701 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pillars and waves.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P V A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Charles II 1696-1701 coin from Peru is that it was minted during the reign of Charles II, who was the last Habsburg king of Spain and the first king of Spain to be born in the Americas. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the Spanish colonies.
