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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII portrait of Carlos IV
| Gold (.875) | 27 g | 37 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.
