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2 Escudos - Charles IV
| Gold (.875) | 6.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1808 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
2 S
·M· ·FA·
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
2 Escudos
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Comment
KM#435.1 Madrid mint
KM#435.2 Seville mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Charles IV 1788-1808 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles IV, who was the King of Spain from 1788 to 1808. During his reign, Spain faced significant challenges, including a major economic crisis, political unrest, and conflicts with other European powers. Despite these challenges, the 2 Escudos coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and merchants.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 MMF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1799 MMF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1801 SCN | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1802 MFA | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1805 MFA | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1807 MAI | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1807 SCN | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Escudos - Charles IV 1788-1808 coin.
