8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (3rd portrait) 1750 front 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (3rd portrait) 1750 back
8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (3rd portrait) 1750 photo
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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI 3rd portrait

1750 year
Gold (.917) 27 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1750
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#107542
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
·M· ·JB·

Translation: We follow the greatest

Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (3rd portrait) 1750 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 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, literature, and the arts, and the coinage of the time reflects this cultural and economic growth. The 8 Escudos coin, made of gold and weighing 27 grams, was a significant denomination and would have been used for large transactions and trade.