Colombia 2 Escudos - Carlos IV, 1789 – 1791

portrait of Carlos III

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Colombia Colombia
Currency Colonial Real (1616 – 1820)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Escudos
Year 1789 – 1791
Ruler Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788–1808)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.75
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1789 to 1791. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 22 mm and weighs 6.75 g.

Obverse
Bust of Carlos III surrounded by legend. Date below. (Carlos IV By the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
Reverse
Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend (In one and the other world happy under God's eye)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1791 NR JJ KM# 51.1, Hernández#733
1791 P SF KM# 51.2, Hernández#734
1790 NR JJ KM# 51.1, Hernández#733
1790 P SF KM# 51.2, Hernández#734
1789 NR JJ KM# 51.1, Hernández#733
1789 P SF KM# 51.2, not mentioned by Hernández

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