Mexico 8 Escudos - Fernando VII, 1808 – 1812

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mexico Mexico
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Escudos
Year 1808 – 1812
Ruler Ferdinand III (1814–1833)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 26.98
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1808 to 1812. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 37 mm and weighs 26.98 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right (Fernando 7th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crown above shield (With happiness in both under the look of God
8 Escudos
Mexico City HJ)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
1812 JJ — — € 2200,00 —
1811 HJ — — — — Over-date 1811/0 exists.
1811 HJ — — — — Over-initial H/T in HJ exists.
1811 JJ — — — —
1810 HJ — — € 2300,00 € 4100,00
1809 HJ — € 1900,00 € 2600,00 € 5500,00
1808 TH — — € 1800,00 € 4300,00

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