© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Madrid mint; 2nd portrait
| Gold (.875) | 6.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1814 |
| 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#49957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
2 S
·M· ·GJ·
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 2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Madrid mint; 2nd portrait) 1813-1814 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 France that lasted from 1807 to 1814. Despite the war, the Madrid mint continued to produce coins, including this 2 Escudos coin, which features a portrait of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Spanish history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 MGJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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