8 Escudos 1747-1756 front 8 Escudos 1747-1756 back
8 Escudos 1747-1756 photo
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8 Escudos

 
Gold (.917) 27.07 g -
Description
Issuer
Colombia
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1747-1756
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1616-1820)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27.07 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#123958
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cross of Jerusalem

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 8 Escudos coin from Colombia, minted between 1747 and 1756, is a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Colombia, as the country was transitioning from a Spanish colony to an independent nation. This coin is a symbol of that transition and is highly prized by collectors and historians alike.