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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Truncated bust
| Gold (.875) | 13.5337 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1814-1821 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Spanish arms surrounded by order chain, flanked by value and legend on outer circle
Script: Latin
Unabridged legend:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX• •AUSPICE•DEO
•LIMAE• •J•P•
Translation: Under the auspices of God there is happiness on both sides
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Truncated bust) coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the country. The coin was issued between 1814 and 1821, a period when Peru was fighting for its independence from Spain. The coin's design, featuring a truncated bust of Ferdinand VII, was a departure from the traditional depiction of the Spanish monarchs on Peruvian coins, and it symbolized the country's desire for independence and self-rule.
