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2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Traveling mint; laureate head
| Gold (.875) | 6.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1813 |
| 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#49953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
2 S
·C· ·SF·
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
Varieties:
1811 CSF (Cal#185; small head)
1812 CSF (Cal#186; large head)
1812 CSF (Cal#187; medium head)
Pictures source: Aureo & Calicó authorized website
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Traveling mint; laureate head) 1811-1813 from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the Peninsular War, a conflict that lasted from 1807 to 1814 and involved Spain, France, and Great Britain. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the Spanish mint was able to produce a significant number of coins, including this 2 Escudos coin, which was used to finance the Spanish military efforts.
