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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI
| Gold (.917) | 27.0674 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1753 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI 1751-1753 coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was minted in 1751, just a few years after the Spanish Empire had established the Viceroyalty of Peru, which was a new administrative territory that encompassed much of South America. This coin was one of the first coins to be minted under the new Viceroyalty, and it features an image of Ferdinand VI, the King of Spain at the time. The coin's design and mintage were overseen by the Spanish authorities in Peru, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the region. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, and its historical significance makes it a valuable piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1751 LMJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1752 LMJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1753 LMJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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