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2 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.901) | 6.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1785 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO ·
2 S
·M· ·PJ
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
2 Escudos
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engravers: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin, Antonio de Saa
Comment
KM#417.1 Madrid mint
KM#417.2 Seville mint
Antonio de Saa graveur of reverse in Seville
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Charles III 1772-1785 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1772, just a few years after Spain's involvement in the Seven Years' War, which had left the country's economy in a state of disarray. Additionally, Charles III, who ruled Spain from 1759 to 1788, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the country and improving its economy, including the creation of a new currency system. The 2 Escudos coin was part of this new system and was intended to replace the older, irregularly-minted coins that had been in circulation up until that point. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for over a century and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1775 MPJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1776 MPJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1776 SCF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1777 MPJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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