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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Guadalajara - Royalist Coinage
1821 year| Gold (.875) | 27.07 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara (State of Jalisco) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara (State of Jalisco) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1821 |
| Year | 1821 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
8 S
•GA• •FS•
Translation:
May God bless him in both
8 Escudos
Guadalajara FS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, specifically in 1821, 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 region. Despite their efforts, Mexico eventually gained independence in 1821, and this coin serves as a unique historical artifact from that time period.