Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) was King of Spain during a tumultuous period. Coins bearing his likeness were minted in Spain and its colonies during his reign, including a variety of silver and gold pieces.
Here’s a summary of some of the Ferdinand VII coins available and their descriptions:
- [1819 Mo Jj Mexico 8 Reales Silver Coin Ferdinand Vii]: This circulated, uncertified silver coin was minted in Mexico and features a portrait of Ferdinand VII. It’s a piece of numismatic history from the Colonial period. You can purchase it on eBay for 125 USD.
- [1815-pts PJ Bolivia Silver 8 Reales Ferdinand VII Au-53 NGC]: This graded (AU-53) silver coin was struck in Bolivia during Ferdinand VII’s reign. It represents a piece of the Spanish Empire’s colonial history. It’s available on Walmart for 268.03 USD, on eBay for 160 USD, and on APMEX for 260.41 USD.
- [1821 Mexico 8 Reales Ferdinand VII Large Silver Coin]: Another large silver coin minted in Mexico during the Spanish Colonial period, this 8 Reales coin is available on eBay for 99.99 USD.
- 1817 Ferdin VII Dei Gratia Spanish Silver Colonial Reale: This circulated and uncertified silver coin features a portrait of Ferdinand VII and has a silver fineness of 0.9. Its KM Number is 83, indicating its unique identification within the series. You can find this coin on eBay.
- 1814 Ferdinand VII Spain Silver Coin Mexico 8 Reales Mint Mark Mo Assayer JJ: This silver dollar-sized coin depicts the bust of King Ferdinand VII on the obverse and the crowned arms of Spain on the reverse. It was minted in Mexico and is composed of 90.3% silver. It’s described as a lustrous and detailed coin with a nice heft. It is available for 317.77 USD on Giamer Antiques and Collectibles.
- 1816 Spain 8 Reales Ferdinand VII Silver Coin Chopmarked: This silver coin features a chopmark, adding to its historical significance. It’s minted in Spain and is uncertified. You can purchase it on eBay for 168 USD.
- Authentic and rare 2 reales silver coin of Ferdinand VII, Spanish royal coin, pirate treasure, 1832: This silver coin from 1832 is described as a rare, authentic piece of Spanish royal history. It weighs 5.6 grams and has a diameter of 23mm. It is available on Etsy for 146.45 USD.
- 1817 Spain 1 Real Silver Coin – Ferdinand Vii – Holed Over ’18’: This silver coin from Spain has a distinctive feature: a hole punched over the “18” in the date. It’s available on eBay for 45.99 USD.
- 1816-M PCGS XF Det Spain 8 Reales Ferdinand VII Madrid Silver Coin: This is a silver 8 Reales crown coin from Spain, featuring Ferdinand VII. It’s graded as Extremely Fine (XF) by PCGS. It is currently sold out on Caesar’s Ghost Numismatics, but was priced at 375 USD.
- [RARE 1817 Silver Chile 1/2 Real – Great Condition – Rare Silver Coin – Old Peso Coin – Ferdinand VII]: This rare silver coin from Chile is from 1817 and has a silver composition of 0.896. It weighs 1.6917 grams and has a diameter of 16.5mm. It is available on Etsy for 26 USD.
- 1809 Ferdinand VII Spain Silver Coin Mexico 8 Reales Mint Mark Mo Assayer TH: Similar to the 1814 8 Reales, this coin also features the bust of King Ferdinand VII and the crowned arms of Spain. It is graded XF40 by PCGS. It is available for 577.77 USD on Giamer Antiques and Collectibles.
- [1832 Spain 2 Escudos Gold Coin Ferdinand Vii – Madrid M/aj Spain 2e]: This original gold coin from 1832 is in circulated condition and was equal to four 8 Reales (silver dollars). It is available on eBay for 1500 USD.
- [1817 M Gj Spain 1/2 Escudo Ferdinand Vii Gold Coin Madrid .0475 Agw]: This gold coin weighs 1.8 grams and measures about 14mm. It is available on eBay for 325 USD. The average price of this coin is 190 USD.
- Spain, Fernando Vii, 1/2 Escudo, 1817, Madrid, Gj, Gold, Au: This gold coin features a laureate head of Ferdinand VII on the obverse and crowned oval arms of Spain on the reverse. It’s available on eBay for 388.7 USD.
- 1826-M AJ Spain Gold 2 Escudos Ferdinand VII VG: This gold coin contains 0.1905 oz of actual gold weight and is in Very Good condition. It features a right-facing bust of Ferdinand VII and the crowned arms within the chain of the Order of the Fleece. You can find this coin on eBay.
- 1816 Spanish 8 Maravedis King Ferdinand Vii 200 Year Old Large Rare: This 8 Maravedis coin features a portrait of King Ferdinand VII and was minted in Spain. It’s available on eBay for 65.17 USD.
- 1809 Moth Mexico Spain King Ferdinand Vii Old Silver 8 Reales Coin Ngc: This authentic silver 8 Reales coin from Mexico was minted under Ferdinand VII and is graded MS ULTRA CAMEO 28 by NGC. It contains 0.7859 oz. ASW. It’s available on eBay for 1398.5 USD (discounted from 2797 USD).
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Mexico. Ferdinand Vii, Silver 8 Reales, 1819-mo Jj, Pcgs Vf35 $300.00]
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1815-PTS PJ Bolivia Silver 8 Reales Ferdinand VII AU-53 NGC Coin $268.03]
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1821 Mexico 8 Reales Ferdinand VII Large Silver Coin Spanish Colonial $99.99]
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RARE 1817 Silver Chile 1/2 Real – Great Condition – Rare Silver Coin – Old Peso Coin – Ferdinand VII, Spanish Chile -$26.00]
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1832 Spain 2 Escudos Gold Coin Ferdinand Vii – Madrid M/aj Spain 2e $1,500.00]
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1817 M Gj Spain 1/2 Escudo Ferdinand Vii Gold Coin Madrid .0475 Agw -$325.00]
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Many of the coins mentioned above are known as the Spanish Dollar or 8 Reales. These were widely used in Colonial America and influenced the design of the US dollar.
- Ferdinand VII’s portrait is featured on the obverse (front) of many of these coins, often alongside the phrase “Del Gratia Ferdin VII” (Ferdinand VII by the Grace of God).
- The reverse often depicts the Pillars of Hercules lesser royal coat of arms or the crowned arms of Spain.
- Coins minted in different locations will have different mint marks and assayer’s initials, which can help in identifying and valuing the coins.
- Copper coins were also issued during Ferdinand VII’s reign, but they are considered rare in high grades.
This information should provide a good starting point for exploring the world of Ferdinand VII coins. Remember to consult with a numismatic expert for precise valuations and further information on specific coins.
What is the 1821 Ferdinand VII coin?
This silver Spanish dollar (also known as an eight real coin or piece of eight) was minted around 1821. The obverse, or front, of the coin has a profile portrait of King Ferdinand the VII. The coin reads “Del Gratia 1821 Ferdin VII,” (Ferdinand VII by the Grace of God, 1821).
What are some rare Mexican coins?
Philip V “Royal” 8 Escudos.
4 Escudos – Ferdinand VII Guadalajara.
Oaxaca Revolutionary 60 Pesos.
20 Pesos – Maximiliano I.
Charles and Johanna “Early Series” Rincón 8 Reales.
Philip V “Milled” 8 Reales.
1 Peso Pattern Caballito with Raised Letter Edge.
Are Edward 7th coins valuable today?
I can help with that. That means, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1910. Every coin is over 100 years old and while circulated, they are still in very reasonable condition. You get all 9 different dates, which normally would sell for £24.50 as individual coins.