© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
1 Escudo - Ferdinand VI
| Gold (.917) | 3.3834 g | 17.75 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1756 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Diameter | 17.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by value (KM#115.1) or without value (KM#115.2). Surrounded by legend, mint mark and assayer's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
M * Mo * F
1 S
Translation:
Great names precede him
M Mexico City F
1 Escudo
Comment
KM#115.2 Has no value "1S" flanking shield.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Gold (.917) weighing 3.3834 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand VI of Spain, who ruled from 1748 to 1756. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Mexico, which was then a Spanish colony, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition gives an idea of the wealth and riches that Spain had access to during that time, and it's a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the mint workers who created it.
