2 Escudos - Fernando VI

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1748-1756
Value	2 Escudos (32)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.917)
Weight	6.766 g
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 28692 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 126 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

"Big wig" bust right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERD•VI•D•G•HISPAN•ET IND•REX
*1756*

Translation: Fernando 6th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God

Reverse

Crowned shield flanked by value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
*M*Mo*M*

Translation:
We follow the loftiest
M Mexico City M

Comments

KM#126.2 Has no value flanking shield.

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Numista Rarity index: 95

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Bullion value: USD 384.36

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252 Lot 65829	Dec 22, 2022	1748 MF – KM#126.1	AU (NGC AU50)	USD 2160.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232020 Lot 62323	May 13, 2020	1748 MF – KM#126.1	XF (NGC XF40)	USD 1200.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091 Lot 32666	May 6, 2021	1750 MF – KM#126.1	XF (NGC XF40)	USD 1560.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 31829	Aug 5, 2020	1753 MF – KM#126.2	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 2880.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076 Lot 31947	Sep 5, 2019	1753 MF – KM#126.2	VF (NGC VF35)	USD 870.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091 Lot 32667	May 6, 2021	1755 MM – KM#126.2	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 2400.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 April 24 - 27 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3083 Lot 32641	Apr 24, 2020	Undetermined	VF (NGC VF35)	USD 900.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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