1752-MF Escudo, Mexico City
Date1752
Maker
Mexico City Mint
OriginMexico, Mexico City
MediumGold
DimensionsDiameter: 16 mm
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Funds given in memory of Michael C. Frieders
Object number2018-149
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Ferdinand VI to right with long curly hair, and . FERD . VI. HISPAN . ET . IND . REX. around, with the date 1752 below bust.Reverse: Crowned shield with . NOMINA . MAGNA . SEQUOR . around, and M . F flanking Mexico City mintmark below.
Edge: Engrailed.
Tower of London Mint
1773 (host coin); 1790-1820 (counterstamp)
