8 Escudos - Fernando VI

Features

Issuer New Spain (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
Technique Milled
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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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1747 MF Photo $ 22 000

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 31260
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 24 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 31279
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 20 400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 30256
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 22 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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