8 Escudos - Fernando VI

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1747
Value	8 Escudos (128)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.917)
Weight	27.0674 g
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 28694
References	KM# 149 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:
FERDND•VI•D•G•HISPAN•ET IND•REX
*1747*

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

Reverse

Spain coat of arms surrounded by chain and legend on outer circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI
*MF* *8*
*Mo* *Mo*

Translation:
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God.
MF 8 Escudos
Mexico City * Mexico City

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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Bullion value: USD 1554.57

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 31279	21 Jan 2021	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 20 400.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 30256	5 Aug 2020	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 22 800.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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