© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
4 Escudos
| Gold (.875) | 13.54 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1869 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.54 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Hand writing on the book of law with a pen with liberty cap on top. With legend on top half, and value, mint, year, assayer's initials and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA LIBERTAD EN LA LEY.
*4E•Mo•1825•J•M•21Qs.
Translation:
Liberty in law.
4 Escudos, Mexico City, 1824, JM, 21 Karats.
Comment
Mints:KM#381 - C - Culiacan
KM#381.1 - Do - Durango
KM#381.2 - Ga - Guadalajara
KM#381.3 - GC - Guadalupe y Calvo
KM#381.4 - Go - Guanajuato
KM#381.5 - Ho - Hermosillo
KM#381.6 - Mo - Mexico City
KM#381.7 - O - Oaxaca
KM#381.8 - Zs - Zacatecas
Interesting fact
The 4 Escudos coin from Mexico, issued between 1825 and 1869, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to use the decimal system, with 100 centavos equaling 1 escudo. This was a significant departure from the traditional Spanish colonial system, which used the peso as the primary unit of currency, and it paved the way for the modern Mexican peso. Additionally, the coin's gold content, at .875, is relatively high compared to other coins of the time, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 MoJM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1832 Go MJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1840 Go PJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1857 Mo GF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Escudos 1825-1869 coin.
