Colombia 2 Escudos - Carlos III, 1760 – 1771
portrait of Fernando VI
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Escudos
Year
1760 – 1771
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.7668
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1760 to 1771. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 23 mm and weighs 6.77 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Fernando VI surrounded by legend. Date below (Carlos III By the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
- Reverse
- Coat of arms surrounded by legend (I follow the names of the great Popayán mint, engraver's initial "J")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 PN J | — | — | KM#36.2, Hernández#725 | ||
| 1770 PN J | — | — | KM#36.2, Hernández#725 | ||
| 1769 PN J | — | — | KM#36.2, Hernández#725 | ||
| 1768 PN J | — | — | KM#36.2, Hernández#725 | ||
| 1767 PN J | — | € 780,00 | KM#36.2, Hernández#725 | ||
| 1763 PN J | — | — | KM#36.2, Hernández#725 | ||
| 1762 NR JV | — | — | KM#36.1, Hernández#724 | ||
| 1762 PN J | — | — | KM#36.2, Hernández#722 | ||
| 1761 NR JV | — | — | KM#36.1, Hernández#724 | ||
| 1761 PN J | — | — | KM#36.2, Hernández#722 | ||
| 1760 NR J | — | — | KM#36.1, Hernández#721 | ||
| 1760 NR JV | — | — | KM#36.1, not mentioned by Hernández | ||
| 1760 PN J | — | — | KM#36.2, Hernández#722 |
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