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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Guadalajara - Royalist Coinage
1813 year| Gold (.875) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara (State of Jalisco) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield divides designed wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
8S
•GA• •M•R•
Translation:
May God bless him in both
8 Escudos
Guadalajara MR
Comment
Similar to KM#162, but bust is smaller in this one.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 the Mexican War of Independence, specifically in 1813, when Mexico was still a Spanish colony. The coin features the image of Ferdinand VII, the King of Spain at the time, and was part of a series of coins minted by the Spanish Royalists in an attempt to maintain control over the colony. Despite their efforts, Mexico eventually gained independence in 1821, and this coin has become a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
