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½ Escudo - Ferdinand VI Seville mint; 2nd type
| Gold (.917) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1749-1759 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM * REX
* P * S * J *
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 (Seville mint; 2nd type) 1749-1759 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 was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Spanish government, as well as his support for the arts and sciences. The coin's design, which features an image of Ferdinand VI on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, reflects the cultural and political values of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.917) and weighs 1.7 g makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
