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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII
| Gold (.875) | 13.54 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1812 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.54 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Spain coat of arms surrounded by chain and legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
•Mo• •HJ•
Translation:
With happiness in both under the look of God
Mexico City HJ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain from 1808 to 1833. However, the coin was minted in Mexico during a period of Spanish colonial rule, and the Mexican War of Independence began in 1810, just two years after the coin was first issued. This means that the coin was likely minted during a time of great upheaval and change in Mexico, and its production may have been affected by the political and social unrest of the time.
