© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII bust of Carlos IV
| Gold (.875) | 27.073 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1817 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1541-1817) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.073 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Arms in order chain
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·AUSPICE·DEO· ·IN·UTROQ·FELIX·
8 S
Sᴼ· ·F.J
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, who ruled from 1808 to 1833, but the bust of Carlos IV on the coin suggests that it was minted during the period of 1811-1817, when Chile was still a Spanish colony. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during the transition from Spanish rule to independence, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 So FJ | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 /2 So FJ | 37000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 So FJ | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1815 So FJ | 39000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 So FJ | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 So FJ | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (bust of Carlos IV) 1811-1817 coin.
