Spain 2 Escudos - Fernando VII, 1808 – 1809

Seville,draped and cuirassed

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Spain Spain
Currency Real (1497 – 1833)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Escudos
Year 1808 – 1809
Ruler Ferdinand III (1814–1833)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.7
Diameter (mm) 23
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Escudos from Spain. Issued from 1808 to 1809. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 23 mm and weighs 6.7 g.

Obverse
Draped and cuirassed bust right. Legend around. Date below.
Reverse
Crowned arms between value 2 S in wreath. Legend around. Mint mark S (Seville) and initials of officials CN (C.T.Roxas and N.Lamas) below
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1809 SCN — Cal#255 75%
1808 SCN — Cal#254 50%

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