8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1808-1817 front 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1808-1817 back
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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII

 
Gold (.875) 27.0764 g -
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1833)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1817
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1733-1859)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
27.0764 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#26083
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms shield flanked with value, surrounded by order chain, with legend around. With mint and initial at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN • UTROQ • FELIX • AUSPICE • DEO
8 S
• NG • • M •

Translation:
May God bless him with happiness in both.
8 Escudos
Nueva Granada M

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1808-1817 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the Spanish colonial period, and Ferdinand VII was the King of Spain at the time. However, the coin was minted in Guatemala, which was then a Spanish colony, and it features the image of the king on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex political and cultural dynamics of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1817 NG M - - - - - -

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