8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (second bust of Ferdinand VI) 1759-1760 front 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (second bust of Ferdinand VI) 1759-1760 back
8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (second bust of Ferdinand VI) 1759-1760 photo
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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI second bust of Ferdinand VI

 
Gold (.917) 27.073 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1759-1760
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27.073 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#35153
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
So J

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from Chile is that it was minted during the reign of King Ferdinand VI, who was the King of Spain from 1746 until his death in 1759. The coin features a second bust of the king, which was used on coins minted during the later years of his reign. The use of a second bust was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed the mint to continue producing coins with the king's image without having to create a new die every time a new coin was minted. This coin is made of gold (.917) and weighs 27.073 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1759 So J 32605 - - - - - -
1760 /59 So J 32123 - - - - - -
1760 So J 32123 - - - - - -

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 (second bust of Ferdinand VI) 1759-1760 coin.