8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1812-1813 front 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1812-1813 back
8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1812-1813 photo
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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Colonial Milled Coinage

 
Gold (.875) 27.0674 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1812-1813
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1568-1858)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
27.0674 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#46626
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1812-1813 from Peru is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period in Peru, and it features the image of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency during that time and was considered a valuable and reliable form of payment. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold (.875) and weighs 27.0674 grams makes it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1812 JP - - - - - -
1813 JP - - - - - -

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 (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1812-1813 coin.