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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI
| Gold (.917) | 27.0674 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1747-1752 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 23 August 1873 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield surrounded by order chain, flanked by initial and value, With legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• J • • 8 •
INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI
• G • • G •
Translation:
J 8 Escudos
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God
Guatemala
Engraver: Jose de Leon y Losa
Comment
Even though this coin appears round, it is imperfect and it is often considered a Cob coin.These coins were officially demonetized by the Guatemalan government in 1873. Individuals only had three days in which to redeem cob coinage for current coinage or promissory notes. Colonial era coinage in El Salvador was also redeemed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI 1747-1752 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time when Guatemala was still a Spanish colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse side of the coin features an image of King Ferdinand VI of Spain, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Guatemala, which includes the Spanish royal coat of arms. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the blending of Spanish and Guatemalan cultures during the colonial period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1747 GG | 127 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 GG | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI 1747-1752 coin.
