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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Guadalajara - Royalist Coinage
1812 year| Gold (.875) | 13.5399 g | - |
| Issuer | Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara (State of Jalisco) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.5399 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by value with order chain around and legend on outer circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX• •AUSPICE•DEO
4 S
•GA• M•R•
Translation:
Happily in one as in the other World, under God's sight
4 Escudos
Guadalajara MR
Comment
Made in Guadalajara, without Mexico City Mint authorization, by loyalists to show their support to the Spanish Crown.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, specifically in 1812, when Mexico was still a Spanish colony. The coin features an image of Ferdinand VII, the King of Spain at the time, and was part of a series of coins minted by the Spanish colonial government in Mexico to support the royalist cause. Despite being minted during a time of conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, making it a valuable piece for collectors today.
