2 Escudos - Carlos III

€48,030.00
IssuerPeru
Year1772-1784
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Escudos (32)
CurrencyReal (1568-1858)
CompositionGold (.901)
Weight6.7668 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#80
Obverse descriptionOlder, standard bust of Charles III, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL • III • D • G • HISP • ET IND • R • • 1783 •
(Translation: Charles III king of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms in order chain; mintmark as monogram.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering• IN • UTROQ • FELIX • AUSPICE • DEO • LIMAE • • MI
(Translation: Happy in both worlds, under the gaze of God)
Edge
MintLIMAE
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage1772 LIMAE - JM -
1773 LIMAE - MJ -
1774 LIMAE - MJ -
1775 LIMAE - MJ -
1776 LIMAE - MJ -
1777 LIMAE - MJ -
1778 LIMAE - MJ -
1779 LIMAE - MJ -
1780 LIMAE - MI -
1780 LIMAE - MJ -
1781 LIMAE - MI -
1782 LIMAE - MI -
1783 LIMAE - MI -
1784 LIMAE - MI -
Catalog ID8312455880
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