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Coin 2018-149
1752-MF Escudo, Mexico City
Coin 2018-149

1752-MF Escudo, Mexico City

Date1752
Maker
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.
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