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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII portrait of Carlos IV
| Gold (.875) | 13.5337 g |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1818-1819 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN.UTROQ.FELIX. AUSPICE.DEO.
NR JF
4 S
Translation: In one and the other world happy under God's eye
Comment
Mintmark NR - mint of Santa Fe de Bogotá ("Nuevo Reino de Granada", the colony's name)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Colombia. The country was experiencing a period of civil war and political instability, which led to the overthrow of the Spanish colonial government and the establishment of a new republic. Despite these challenges, the coin was still minted with the portrait of Carlos IV, who was the King of Spain at the time, highlighting the complex political dynamics at play during this period in Colombian history.
