8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (portrait of Carlos IV) 1808-1820 front 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (portrait of Carlos IV) 1808-1820 back
8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII (portrait of Carlos IV) 1808-1820 photo
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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII portrait of Carlos IV

 
Gold (.875) 27 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Colombia
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1820
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1616-1820)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38457
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Crowned arms with Order chain

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·IN·UTROQ·FELIX· ·AUSPICE·DEO·
8 S
NR· ·J·F

Comment

Mintmarks:
NR - mint of Santa Fe de Bogotá ("Nuevo Reino de Granada", the colony's name) - KM 66.1
P - mint of Popayán - KM 66.2
Pn - mint of Popayán - KM 66.3

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from Colombia featuring Ferdinand VII (portrait of Carlos IV) is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued between 1808 and 1820, a period when Colombia was fighting for its independence from Spain. Despite the political instability, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was made of gold (.875) weighing 27 grams. This highlights the importance of currency as a symbol of national identity and stability, even during times of conflict and change.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1808 P JF - - - - - -
1809 NR JF - - - - - -
1809 P JF - - - - - -
1810 NR JF - - - - - -
1810 P JF - - - - - -
1811 NR JF - - - - - -
1812 NR JF - - - - - -
1812 P JF - - - - - -
1813 P JF - - - - - -
1814 NR JF - - - - - -
1815 NR JF - - - - - -
1816 NR JF - - - - - -
1817 P FM - - - - - -
1818 NR JF - - - - - -
1819 NR JF - - - - - -
1819 P FM - - - - - -
1820 NR JF - - - - - -
1820 P FM - - - - - -

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 (portrait of Carlos IV) 1808-1820 coin.