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1791-1808 Mexico 2 Escudos Charles IV Gold Coin AGW .1904 oz Ex-Jewelry
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1791-1808 Mexico 2 Escudos Charles IV Gold Coin AGW .1451 oz Ex-Jewelry
Discover the charm of colonial-era gold with the 1791–1808 Mexico 2 Escudos Charles IV Gold Coin, a genuine artifact from the Spanish Empire's New World mints. Struck in .875 fine gold and containing an actual gold weight (AGW) of 0.1904 troy ounces, this small but historically rich coin features a classic design honoring King Charles IV of Spain.
Minted at the Mexico City Mint, one of the oldest operating mints in the Americas, these 2 Escudos coins circulated throughout Spain’s vast colonial territories. The obverse features the laureate bust of King Charles IV, who reigned from 1788 to 1808, while the reverse displays the Spanish royal coat of arms with crowned shield and pillars representing the Pillars of Hercules - a symbolic gateway to the riches of the New World.
Coins like this served both as currency and a store of wealth in the Spanish colonies, and their survival today makes them treasured by collectors of Spanish colonial gold and early American numismatics.
Coin Specifications:
- Contains 0.1904 troy oz of .875 fine gold
- Ex - Jewelry Condition
- Struck by Mexican Mint
- Face Value: 2 Escudos
- Obverse: Features the right-facing profile of King Charles IV with the year of mintage inscribed along the rim
- Reverse: Displays the Coat of Arms along with the denomination
Add this historic 1791-1808 Mexico 2 Escudos Charles IV Gold Coin AGW .1904 oz Ex-Jewelry to your collection today and connect with the enduring legacy of global exploration, colonial trade, and precious metal craftsmanship. Shop confidently at Bullion Exchanges—where history and value meet. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer service representatives.
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