2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Draped bust) 1809-1811 front 2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Draped bust) 1809-1811 back
2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Draped bust) 1809-1811 photo
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2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Draped bust

 
Gold (.875) 6.7 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1833)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1809-1811
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
References
Numista
N#49952
Rarity index
92%

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

Comment

KM# 456.1 Seville
KM# 456.2 Cadiz

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Draped bust) 1809-1811 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the Peninsular War, which was a conflict between Spain and Napoleon's France that lasted from 1807 to 1814. Despite the war, the coin still features the image of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time. This highlights the resilience and determination of the Spanish people during a period of great instability and change.