Spain 8 Escudos - Fernando VI, 1747 – 1748

armored

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Spain Spain
Currency Real (1497 – 1833)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Escudos
Year 1747 – 1748
Ruler Ferdinand VI (1746–1759)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 27
Diameter (mm) 36
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Escudos from Spain. Issued from 1747 to 1748. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27 g.

Obverse
Armored bust right. Legend around. Date at bottom. (Ferdinand VI King of the Spains by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned arms in order chain. Legend around. (We follow the greatestSeville)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1748 MJB — KM#377.1
1748 SPJ — KM#377.2,Cal#89
1747 MJ — KM#377.1,Cal#30
1747 SPJ — KM#377.2,Cal#88

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