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2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII bust of Carlos IV
| Gold (.875) | 6.7668 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1817 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1541-1817) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX
AUSPICE DEO
2 S
So FJ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Chile. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, who ruled from 1808 to 1833. However, the bust of Carlos IV on the coin is a mistake, as Carlos IV was the king of Spain from 1788 to 1808, and not the king of Chile. This error suggests that the coin may have been minted in haste or without proper oversight, possibly due to the political instability of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 So FJ | 476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 So FJ | 2958 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 So FJ | 682 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1815 So FJ | 408 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 So FJ | 608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 So FJ | 10244 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (bust of Carlos IV) 1812-1817 coin.
