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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Inverted Fleece)

🇨🇱 Chile · 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Inverted Fleece) · 1749–1846
Regular
Weight27.0674 g
Diameter34 mm
MintmarkSo J
Mintage 25,591 So J issue reported only — 2 further varieties unpublished
Alignment↑↑ Medal
Composition91.70% Gold
ReferenceKM# 3
Collector's Key World IDCKW-CHL-956

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1751 Chile 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Inverted Fleece) coins were minted?
25,591 were struck (So J issue reported only — 2 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1751 Chile 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Inverted Fleece) made of?
0.917 Gold, weighing 27.0674 g.
What is the melt value of a 1751 Chile 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Inverted Fleece)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1751 Chile 8 Escudos - Ferdinand VI (first bust of Ferdinand VI, Inverted Fleece) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.