Mexico 8 Escudos - Fernando VI, 1757 – 1759
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1757 – 1759
Ruler
Ferdinand VI
(1746–1759)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1757 to 1759. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- "Big wig" bust right. 3rd. type (Fernando 6th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Spain coat of arms surrounded by chain and legend on outer circle. (We follow the loftiest *M*Mexico City* *Mexico City*M* Assayers: Manuel de Leon y Manuel Assorin)
- Edge
- © Dazaya (CC BY)
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