| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Year | 1733-1745 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.0764 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Jose de Leon y Losa |
| In circulation to | 23 August 1873 |
| Reference(s) | KM#7 |
| Obverse description | `Big wig` bust right, with legend around. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PHILIP • V • D • G • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • 1741 • (Translation: Felipe 5th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Crowned arms shield surrounded by order chain, flanked by initial and value, With legend around. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | • J • • 8 • INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI • G • (Translation: J 8 Escudos The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God Guatemala) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1733 J - Unique - 1734 J - Unique - 1737 J - - 1740 J - - 1741 J - Over-date 1741/0 is unique. - 1742 J - - 1743 J - - 1745 J - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7773137660 |
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