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1698 - 2 Escudos Coin Cuzco Mint

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1698 - 2 Escudos Coin Cuzco Mint (coin front)
1698 - 2 Escudos Coin Cuzco Mint (coin back)
Value
2
Monetary System
Escudos
Monetary Type
Collectors Coin
Circulation Date
1698
Legal Tender
No
Material
Gold
Printer / Manufacturer
Cuzco Coin Mint

In 1698, during the reign of Carlos II, gold coins were minted in Cuzco exclusively with values of 1 and 2 Escudos (Shields). These coins were identical to those produced in Lima since 1696.

The only difference is that the mint mark is the "C" for Cuzco instead of the "L" for Lima.

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