Guatemala 8 Escudos - Fernando VI, 1747 – 1752

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Guatemala Guatemala
Currency Real
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Escudos
Year 1747 – 1752
Ruler Ferdinand VI (1746–1759)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Cob
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered (cob)
Weight (g) 27.0674
Demonetized 23 August 1873

Description

8 Escudos from Guatemala. Issued from 1747 to 1752. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 0 mm and weighs 27.07 g.

Obverse
"Big wig" bust right with legend around. And date at bottom. (Fernando VI by the grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
Reverse
Crowned arms shield surrounded by order chain, flanked by initial and value, With legend around. (J 8 Escudos
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God
Guatemala)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1752 GG — Only as over-date 1752/1
1750 GG 2
1747 GG 127

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