8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (1st portrait) 1747-1748 front 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (1st portrait) 1747-1748 back
8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (1st portrait) 1747-1748 photo
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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI 1st portrait

 
Gold (.917) 27 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1747-1748
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#107481
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
·S· ·P·J·

Translation: We follow the greatest

Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin

Comment

KM#377.1 Madrid mint
KM#377.2 Seville mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (1st portrait) 1747-1748 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VI, who ruled Spain from 1746 to 1759. During his reign, Spain experienced a period of economic growth and cultural revival, known as the "Age of Enlightenment." This period saw significant advancements in science, art, and literature, and the coinage of the time reflects this cultural and economic growth. The 8 Escudos coin, with its high gold content and detailed design, is a symbol of the prosperity and sophistication of Spain during this era.