FERDIN VII 1808 - 8 ESCUDO - RAW MINT MEXICO

FERDIN VII 1808 - 8 ESCUDO - RAW MINT MEXICO Ferdinand VII (Spanish: Fernando VII; 14 October 1784 – 29 September 1833) was King of Spain during the early 19th century. He reigned briefly in 1808 and then again from 1813 to his death in 1833. Before 1813, he was known as el Deseado (the Desired), and after, as el Rey Felón (the Criminal King). Ferdinand VII's reign is typically criticised by historians, even in his own country. Historian Stanley G. Payne wrote that Ferdinand was "in many ways the basest king in Spanish history. Cowardly, selfish, grasping, suspicious, and vengeful, D. Fernando seemed almost incapable of any perception of the commonwealth. A desirable early-reign 1808 8 Escudos of Ferdinand VII, struck at the Mexico City Mint, offered here in raw, problem-free condition. This first-year issue is always in demand, marking the turbulent transition from Charles IV to Ferdinand VII during the opening chapter of Spain’s Napoleonic era. Expect bidders to chase this 8 Escudos hard—major gold like this never goes quietly.

Estimate:£3,405.73

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