8 Escudos - Fernando VI

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1757-1759
Value	8 Escudos (128)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.917)
Weight	27.0674 g
Diameter	36 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 28696 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 152 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

"Big wig" bust right. 3rd. type

Lettering:
FERDIND•VI•D•G•HISPAN•ETIND•REX
*1758*

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.

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

Translation:
We follow the loftiest
*M*Mexico City* *Mexico City*M* Assayers: Manuel de Leon y Manuel Assorin

Edge

© Dazaya

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098 Lot 34119	Jan 18, 2022	1757 MM	AU (PCGS AU55)	USD 5520.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 33076	Jan 21, 2021	1757 MM	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 7800.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 30257	Aug 5, 2020	1758 MM	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 7800.00 (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 31951	Sep 5, 2019	1758 MM	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 6480.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073 Lot 31537	Apr 29, 2019	1758 MM	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 5280.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 31836	Aug 5, 2020	1759 MM	AU (NGC AU Details (Obverse Spot Removed))	USD 4080.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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