8 Escudos - Fernando VII

Features

Issuer New Spain (Mexico)
King Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1814-1821
Value 8 Escudos (128)
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Gold (.875)
Weight 27.07 g
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15008
References KM# 161
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDIN•VII•D•G•
HISP•ET IND•R
•1820•

Translation: Fernando 7th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God

Reverse

Spain arms surrounded by order chain, flanked by value and legend on outer circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
8 S
•Mo• •JJ•

Translation:
With happiness in both under the look of God
8 Escudos

Mint

Mintmark of Mexican Mint (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

Comments

Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they were often made on top of other coins, and also were copies rather than shared dies, made by Loyalists.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1814 Mo JJ Photo $ 3900
1815 Mo HJ Over-date 1815/4 exists.
1815 Mo JJ Over-date 1815/4 exists.
1816 Mo JJ Photo $ 1400
1817 Mo JJ Photo $ 3900
1818 Mo JJ Photo Over-date 1818/7 exists.
1819 Mo JJ Photo $ 2400 $ 4300
1820 Mo JJ Photo $ 2300 $ 3700
1821 Mo JJ

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 3 - 4 World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3110
Lot 31438
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2023 1814 Mo JJ UNC
(NGC MS60)
USD 3840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 34143
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1814 Mo JJ UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 4560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
2020 April 24 - 27 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3083
Lot 30479
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2020 1814 Mo JJ UNC
(NGC MS60)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34482
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1814 Mo JJ AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232204
Lot 64599
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2022 1814 Mo JJ XF
(NGC XF40)
USD 1560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 31966
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1816 Mo JJ AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 1650.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31560
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1816 Mo JJ AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312
Lot 64527
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2023 1816 Mo JJ VF
(PCGS VF Details (Ex. Jewelry))
USD 1500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232401
Lot 61404
Internet Archive
28 Dec 2023 1816 Mo JJ USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VII
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 31037
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1817 Mo JJ UNC
(NGC MS60)
USD 3840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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