4 Escudos - Fernando VI

Features

Issuer New Spain (Mexico)
King Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1757-1759
Value 4 Escudos (64)
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 13.5337 g
Diameter 30.19 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
57657
References KM# 139
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

Armored bust to right, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDND·VI·D·G·HISPAN·ETIND·REX
*1758*

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

Reverse

Crowned shield, without value.

Script: Latin

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

Translation:
We follow the loftiest
M Mexico City M

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1757 MM Photo
1758 MM 1 Date not listed in Krause
1759 MM Photo $ 5000

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32668
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 1757 MM XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 34116
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1759 MM AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 6000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 4 Escudos - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31831
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1759 MM AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 4200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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