© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
4 Escudos - Ferdinand VI
| Gold (.917) | 13.5337 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1751 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by 4 S
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
*4* *S*
*M*Mo*F*
Translation:
We follow the loftiest
4 Escudos
M Mexico City F
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Gold (.917) weighing 13.5337 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand VI of Spain, who ruled from 1746 to 1751. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were known for their high gold content and intricate designs. The 4 Escudos coin, in particular, was considered a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time. Its gold content and weight made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
