© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Escudo - Ferdinand VI Madrid mint; Proclamation
1746 year| Gold (.917) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1746 |
| 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#107346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned F monogram of Ferdinand VI in crowned cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEXT · DOM · EXALTAV · ME · 1746
Unabridged legend: Dextera Domini Exaltavit Me
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo - Ferdinand VI (Madrid mint; Proclamation) 1746 from Spain is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Spain. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand VI, who ruled from 1746 to 1759, a period marked by the decline of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the Bourbon dynasty. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the country's efforts to maintain its economic and political power during this time of transition.
