8 Escudos - Fernando VI, Guatemala

8 Escudos - Fernando VI, Guatemala, 1747-1752 obverse image8 Escudos - Fernando VI, Guatemala, 1747-1752 reverse image
8 Escudos - Fernando VI coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guatemala flagGuatemala
  • Years of Minting:
    1747-1752
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Cob
  • Technique:
    Hammered (cob)
  • Mint:
    G G Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
8 Escudos - Fernando VI Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

8 Escudos - Fernando VI Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Crowned arms shield surrounded by order chain, flanked by initial and value, With legend around.

Engraver:

Jose de Leon y Losa

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Big wig" bust right with legend around. And date at bottom.

Engraver:

Jose de Leon y Losa

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

8 Escudos - Fernando VI Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

FERD • VI • D • G • HISPAN • ET IND • REX * 1747 *

Reverse:

• J • • 8 • INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI • G • • G •

8 Escudos - Fernando VI Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.917)

Size

8 Escudos - Fernando VI sizes
  • Weight:27.0674 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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