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½ Escudo - Ferdinand VI Madrid mint; 2nd type
| Gold (.917) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1759 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX
J M B
Translation: King of the Spains
Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin
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; 2nd type) 1748-1759 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 ruled from 1746 to 1759, a period marked by economic difficulties, political instability, and conflicts with other European powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular form of currency and a symbol of Spanish wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1749 MJB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1754 MJB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1755 MJB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1757 MJB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1758 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; 2nd type) 1748-1759 coin.
