© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Seville mint; wide armored bust
| Gold (.875) | 6.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1809 |
| 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#44677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
2 S
·S· ·CN·
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
Krause catalog describes two different types for these two years (KM#455 and KM#457), but only one type exists for this mint and this portrait.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Seville mint; wide armored bust) 1808-1809 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, who ruled Spain from 1808 to 1833. During his reign, Spain was experiencing political instability and conflict, including the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces, which lasted from 1807 to 1814. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was widely used in transactions throughout Spain.
