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2 Escudos - Charles IV
| Gold (.875) | 6.7668 g | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A shield dividing the value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN·UTROQ·FELIX· ·AUSPICE·DEO
2 S
·PTS· ·PR·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Charles IV 1789-1790 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish king to rule over the Spanish Empire. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to promote the image of the Spanish monarchy and its power. Despite being made of gold, this coin was not widely used in circulation and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
