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½ Escudo - Ferdinand VI Madrid mint; 1st type
| Gold (.917) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1746-1748 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX
J · M · B
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Varieties:
According to the Calicó Catalog, 2019 Edition, there are 4 different types of portraits. Krause Catalog only differentiates 2 types.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo - Ferdinand VI (Madrid mint; 1st type) 1746-1748 from Spain is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Spain. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand VI, who was the King of Spain from 1746 until his death in 1759. During his reign, Spain faced significant economic challenges, including inflation, debt, and a decline in trade. Despite these challenges, the ½ Escudo coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1747 MJB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo - Ferdinand VI (Madrid mint; 1st type) 1746-1748 coin.
