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2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII
| Gold (.875) | 6.7668 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1814-1821 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in order chain; mintmark as monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• IN • UTROQ • FELIX • • AUSPICE • DEO •
LIMAME • • J • P
Unabridged legend: In utroque felix auspice deo
Translation: Happy in both worlds, under the gaze of God
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1814-1821 coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain from 1808 to 1833, and the King of Peru from 1814 to 1821. During this time, Peru was still a Spanish colony, but it was beginning to fight for its independence. The coin's mintage was likely a way for the Spanish government to exert its control over the colony and to promote the use of the Spanish currency. Despite this, the coin is now a valuable collector's item and a piece of Peruvian history.
