8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1809 front 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1809 back
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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII

1809 year
Gold (.875) 27.0674 g -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1825)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1809
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1574-1825)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
27.0674 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#82021
Rarity index
93%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII 1809 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the time of Spanish colonial rule in the country. The coin features an image of King Ferdinand VII of Spain on one side and the Bolivian coat of arms on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted by the Spanish Empire in the early 19th century, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.