Colombia 2 Escudos - Fernando VI, 1756 – 1760
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Escudos
Year
1756 – 1760
Ruler
Ferdinand VI
(1746–1759)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.77
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1756 to 1760. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.77 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Fernando VI surrounded by legend. Date below (Fernando VI 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 New Kingdom (Nuevo Reino de Granada), engraver's initial "J")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1760 NR JV | — | KM#30.1, Hernández#723 | ||
| 1760 PN J | — | KM#30.2, not mentioned by Hernández | ||
| 1759 NR J | — | KM#30.1, Hernández#718 | ||
| 1759 PN J | — | KM#30.2, Hernández#720 | ||
| 1758 NR J | — | KM#30.1, Hernández#718 | ||
| 1758 PN J | — | KM#30.2, Hernández#720 | ||
| 1757 NR J | — | KM#30.1, Hernández#718 | ||
| 1757 NR S | — | KM#30.1, Hernández#717 | ||
| 1757 NR SJ | — | KM#30.1, Hernández#719 | ||
| 1756 NR S | — | KM#30.1, Hernández#717 |
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