Old US $4 Gold 1793 Spanish 2 Escudos Madrid Choice Detailed Gold Coin MF

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1793 2 Escudos US Spanish Gold Coin King Charles IV Condition: AU+++ Gold weight: 6.77 grams Diameter: 22 mm Madrid Mint MF Very Scarce History of Escudo Coin: Gold coins were issued in denominations of ½, 1, 2, 4 and 8 escudos, with the 2 escudos coin known as the doubloon. Between 1809 and 1849, coins denominated as 80, 160 and 320 reales (de vellon) were issued, equivalent, in gold content and value, to the 2, 4 and 8 escudo coins. Most were minted in Madrid, marked with a superscripted M or in Seville bearing an S below and left of the Royal Coat of Arms. The mintmaster's initials appeared on the opposite side. The item pictured is a 2 Escudos gold coin called Doubloon. It is worth $4 US gold during the colonial era. Wow! That's four $1 gold liberty. This wonderful coin is in an almost uncirculated condition. It is guaranteed to be genuine forever. The item pictured is the exact item the winning bidder will receive. Payment must be received within 24 hours after auction has ended.