Colombia 8 Escudos - Fernando VI, 1755 – 1760
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1755 – 1760
Ruler
Ferdinand VI
(1746–1759)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
31.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1755 to 1760. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 31.5 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Fernando VI surrounded by legend. Date below (Fernando VI By the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
- Reverse
- Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend (I follow the names of the great New Kingdom (Nuevo Reino de Granada), engraver's initial "J")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1760 NR JV | — | — | KM#32.1 | ||
| 1760 PN J | — | — | KM#32.2 | ||
| 1759 NR J | — | — | KM#32.1 | ||
| 1759 NR JV | — | — | KM#32.1 | ||
| 1759 PN J | — | € 3500,00 | KM#32.2 | ||
| 1758 NR J | — | — | KM#32.1 | ||
| 1758 PN J | — | — | KM#32.2 | ||
| 1757 NR J | — | — | KM#32.1 | ||
| 1757 NR JV | — | — | |||
| 1757 NR S | — | — | KM#32.1 | ||
| 1757 NR SJ | — | — | KM#32.1 | ||
| 1756 NR S | — | — | KM#32.1 | ||
| 1755 NR S | — | — | KM#32.1. Milled. Only one known. |
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