4 Cornados - Ferdinandus VI (FO II) 1749-1758 front 4 Cornados - Ferdinandus VI (FO II) 1749-1758 back
4 Cornados - Ferdinandus VI (FO II) 1749-1758 photo
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4 Cornados - Ferdinandus VI FO II

 
Copper 3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Navarre (Spain) (Spanish States)
King
Ferdinand II (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1749-1758
Value
4 Deniers (1⁄18)
Currency
Real
Composition
Copper
Weight
3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#107745
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERNANDUS VI D G
P A

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand VI, who was the King of Spain from 1746 to 1759. During his reign, he implemented several economic reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which led to the minting of coins like the 4 Cornados. This coin, in particular, was minted in the Kingdom of Navarre, which was a region in northern Spain that had its own currency and minting facilities. The fact that it was made of copper and weighs 3 grams suggests that it was a low-denomination coin that was widely used in everyday transactions.