Gold 2 escudo, Lima (Peru), 1854. 1946.141.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1946.141.2

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.73
    • Diameter (in mm): 23

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1854

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1854
  • Denomination: 2 escudo
  • Material: Gold

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: M. B. 1854
    • Type: National arms, draped by banners

  • Reverse

    • Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION
    • Type: Liberty standing, holding cap and pole

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1946.141.2
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • web of die breaks on obverse

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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