Mexico 2 Escudos - Carlos IV, 1789 – 1790

Numeral IV, Carlos III portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mexico Mexico
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Escudos
Year 1789 – 1790
Ruler Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788–1808)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.7667
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1789 to 1790. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.77 g.

Obverse
Armored bust of Charles III, right (Charles 4th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned shield in order chain, initials and mint mark upright (With happiness in both under the look of God)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1790 FM —
1789 FM —

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