Mexico 8 Escudos - Fernando VI, 1752 – 1756
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1752 – 1756
Ruler
Ferdinand VI
(1746–1759)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.07
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1752 to 1756. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust to right above date. (Fernando 6th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield in order chain (We follow the loftiest *M*Mexico City* *Mexico City*F*)
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