Mexico 2 Escudos - Fernando VI, 1747
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Escudos
Year
1747
Ruler
Ferdinand VI
(1746–1759)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.766
Diameter (mm)
22.95
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Escudos from Mexico. Issued in 1747. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 22.95 mm and weighs 6.77 g.
- Obverse
- King Fernando 6th armored bust looking right, with lettering around and date at bottom. (Fernando 6th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield flanked by assayer's initials and value. With Mint mark at bottom. (The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1747 MF | — |
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