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2 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.917) | 6.7668 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1774 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Coat of arms surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO
NR JV
Translation:
In one and the other world happy under God's eye
New Kingdom (Nuevo Reino de Granada), engraver's initials "JV"
Comment
Mintmark NR = Santa Fe de Bogotá (capital of Nuevo Reino)Interesting fact
The 2 Escudos coin from Colombia, minted during the reign of Charles III (1762-1774), is a rare and valuable coin due to its gold content and historical significance. It is made of .917 gold and weighs 6.7668 grams. Interestingly, this coin was used as a form of currency during a time when Colombia was still a Spanish colony, and its design features the Spanish king's coat of arms on one side and the image of a crowned eagle on the other. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
