8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Regular Fleece) 1758-1759 front 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Regular Fleece) 1758-1759 back
8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Regular Fleece) 1758-1759 photo
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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI first bust of Ferdinand VI, Regular Fleece

 
Gold (.917) 27.0674 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1758-1759
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27.0674 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#69390
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Arms, Order chain, fleece below cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
So J

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Regular Fleece) 1758-1759 coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VI, who ruled Spain and its colonies from 1746 until his death in 1759. During his reign, Chile experienced significant political and economic changes, including the establishment of a new government and the expansion of trade and commerce. Despite these changes, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and it continues to be a valuable collector's item to this day.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1758 /7 So J 39497 - - - - - -
1758 So J 39497 - - - - - -
1759 So J 32605 - - - - - -

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 (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Regular Fleece) 1758-1759 coin.