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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VI
| Gold (.917) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1756 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, without value
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
Translation: We follow the loftiest
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 1759. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, known as the "Ferdinand VI" series, which included coins of various denominations, including the 4 Escudos. The 4 Escudos coin was equivalent to 4 Spanish dollars, and it was widely used in trade and commerce in the Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Mexico, where it was minted.
