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4 Escudos - Ferdinand VI Colonial Milled Coinage
| Gold (.917) | 13.5337 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1753 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1751-1753 from Peru is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was produced during the Spanish colonial period in Peru, which was a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between Spain and its colonies in the Americas. The coin's design, which features an image of Ferdinand VI, reflects the influence of Spanish culture on the region, while the use of gold and the milled coinage technique speaks to the rich natural resources and advanced minting technology of the time.
