4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1814-1820 front 4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1814-1820 back
4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1814-1820 photo
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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII

 
Gold (.875) 13.5337 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1814-1820
Value
4 Escudos (64)
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
13.5337 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#57659
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned shield divides designed wreath; initials and mint mark upright

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
4 S
•Mo• •HJ•

Translation:
With happiness in both under the look of God
4 Escudos
Mexico City HJ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand VII, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the colonies in the Americas. The coin was minted in 1814-1820, a time of great change and upheaval in Mexico, as it was struggling for independence from Spanish rule. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Ferdinand VII, symbolizing the continued Spanish influence over the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1819 JJ - - - - - -

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