© Comptoir des Monnaies
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½ Escudo - Ferdinand VII
1817 year| Gold (.875) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| 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#44681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M G · J ·
Unabridged legend: Madrid, Gregorio Lázaro Labrandero, José Sánchez Delgado
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo - Ferdinand VII 1817 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, who ruled Spain from 1808 to 1833. During his reign, Spain faced significant challenges, including economic instability, political unrest, and conflicts with other European powers. 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 collectors and merchants.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 MGJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo - Ferdinand VII 1817 coin.
