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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Proclamation coinage
1808 year| Gold (.875) | 14.44 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 14.44 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inside laurel wreath. Legend on outer circle as well.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*PROCLAMADO•EN LA CIUDAD DE OAXACA•A•1808•
POR EL
ALFEREZ•R
D•FELIPE
ORDONEZ
DIAZ•
Translation:
Proclaimed in the City of Oaxaca in 1808
By the Royal Ensign Don Felipe Ordoñez Diaz
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Proclamation coinage) 1808 from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The coin was issued in 1808, just a year before the Spanish American wars of independence began, which would ultimately lead to Mexico gaining its independence from Spain in 1821. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex and tumultuous period of Mexican history.
