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2 Escudos - Charles IV portrait of Charles III
| Gold (.875) | 6.75 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1791 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN.UTROQ.FELIX. AUSPICE.DEO.
P.SF
2 S
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 this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Colombia. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles IV, who was the King of Spain from 1788 to 1808. However, the coin actually features a portrait of Charles III, who was the King of Spain before Charles IV. This is because the coin was minted in 1789, before Charles IV had officially taken the throne. This error in the portrait is a unique aspect of the coin's history and makes it stand out among other coins from this time period.
