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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Small Draped Bust
| Gold (.875) | 13.5337 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1813 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#75491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Spanish arms surrounded by order chain, flanked by value and legend on outer circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX• •AUSPICE•DEO
•LIMAE• •J•P•
Translation: Under the auspices of God there is happiness on both sides
Comment
NOTE: smaller bustInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Small Draped Bust) 1812-1813 from Peru is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period in Peru, and it features a unique blend of Spanish and indigenous Peruvian design elements. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, while the reverse features an image of the Peruvian coat of arms, which includes a vicuña, a symbol of the Inca Empire. This blending of cultures and imagery reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the colonial period in Peru.
