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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Guadalajara - Royalist Coinage
| Gold (.875) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara (State of Jalisco) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1813 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield divides designed wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
8 S
•GA• •M•R•
Translation:
Happily in one as in the other World under God's sight.
8 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 a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The Royalist Coinage was issued by the Spanish Crown loyalists in opposition to the Mexican War of Independence, which began in 1810 and lasted until 1821. The coin's mintage was a symbol of resistance against the independence movement and represented the continued allegiance to the Spanish Crown.
