© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Cadiz mint; armored bust
1811 year| Gold (.875) | 6.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| 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#49955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
2 S
·C· ·CI·
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
2 Escudos
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1811 Spanish 2 Escudos coin with the armored bust of Ferdinand VII is that it was minted during the Peninsular War (1807-1814), a conflict between Spain and France that led to the independence of Spain from French rule. Despite the war, the coin still features the portrait of Ferdinand VII, indicating that the Spanish monarchy continued to exert its authority and control over the country's currency even during this tumultuous period.
