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2 Escudos – Spain

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1812 Spain circulation coins

Context

Year: 1812

Issuer: Spain

Period:

Ruler: Ferdinand VII

Currency:

(1497—1833)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 6.7 g

Gold weight: 5.86 g

Thickness: 1 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 87.5% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #478

Numista: #14833

Value

Bullion value: $921.95

Obverse

Inscription:

FERDIN · VII · D · G · HISP · ET IND · R

· 1812 ·

Translation:

FERDINAND VII BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF SPAIN AND THE INDIES

· 1812 ·

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Félix Sagau y Dalmau de Galcerán

Reverse

Inscription:

IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO

2 S

·M· ·IJ·

Translation:

In both [provinces] fortunate, under God's auspices.

2 S

M IJ

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Félix Sagau y Dalmau de Galcerán

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Madrid	(M)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1812	MIJ	—

Series: 1812 Spain circulation coins