© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Madrid mint; 1st portrait
1812 year| Gold (.875) | 6.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| 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#14833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
2 S
·M· ·IJ·
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 1812 Spanish 2 Escudos coin featuring Ferdinand VII is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Spain. The country was under French occupation, and the Spanish monarchy had been abolished. Despite this, the coin still features the image of Ferdinand VII, who had been the King of Spain before the occupation. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a period of political upheaval and serves as a reminder of the complex history of Spain during that time.
