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2 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.902) | 6.767 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1789 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.902) |
| Weight | 6.767 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·IN·UTROQ·FELIX· ·AUSPICE·DEO·
2 S
P· ·SF
Translation: In one and the other world happy under God's eye
Comment
Mintmarks:NR - mint of Santa Fe de Bogotá ("Nuevo Reino de Granada", the colony's name)
P - mint of Popayán
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Charles III 1772-1789 coin from Colombia is that it was minted during the time of Spanish colonization in South America. The coin features an image of King Charles III of Spain on one side and the coat of arms of Colombia on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition and its relatively small weight of 6.767 grams make it a unique and valuable piece in the history of Colombian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1772 P JS | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1776 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Escudos - Charles III 1772-1789 coin.
