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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Madrid
| Gold (.875) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1814-1820 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
8 S
· M · · GJ ·
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
8 Escudos
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Comment
Minted in MadridInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (Madrid) 1814-1820 coin from Spain 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 Spain from 1808 to 1833. However, during this time, Spain was experiencing a period of political instability and conflict, including the Peninsular War (1807-1814) and the Trienio Liberal (1820-1823), which saw the throne change hands several times. Despite this, the 8 Escudos coin remained a popular and widely used denomination during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 MGJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1820 MGJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Madrid) 1814-1820 coin.
