Gold 8 escudo of George III, Lima (Peru), 1751. 1917.38.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1917.38.1

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Obverse: FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX - bust r.
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Reverse: INITIUM SAPIENTIAE TIMOR DOMINI - Spanish arms

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 26.984
    • Diameter (in mm): 37

Typological Description

Undertype Description

  • Description: 1751 Lima 8 escudos

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1917.38.1
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: Isaac Rudman and Mike Dunigan

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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