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8 Escudos 1808-1812 [Mexico]

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8 Escudos 1808-1812 [Mexico]

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  • Country: Mexico
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 27.07 g
  • Metal: Gold
  • Fineness: 875
  • Designation: Au
  • Denomination: 8 escudos
  • Currency unit: Escudo
  • Orientation: Medallic
  • Summary: KM# 160
  • Diameter: 37 mm
  • G: 162420 ₽
  • Reverse
    The central part features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Spain. To the left of the shield is the numeral '8', to the right the letter 'S' - 8 escudos. In the upper part, along the rim's arc, is a Latin inscription: 'IN.UTROQ.FELIX.AUSPICE.DEO.I.H.', which translates to 'Successful in both worlds under the auspices of Jesus Christ'. Along the arc of the lower rim is the mint mark for Mexico City. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.
  • Obverse
    The central part features the right-facing profile of King Ferdinand VII of Spain. To the left and right along the rim is the text: 'FERDIN.VII.D.G.HISP.ET IND.R.', which translates from Latin as 'Ferdinand VII by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies'. In the lower part, along the rim's arc and separated by dots, is the year of mintage: 1809. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.

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