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Lot 231 | Spanish Monarchy

Lot description

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 4 escudos. 1749. Madrid. JB. (Cal-702). Au. 13,39 g. Somewhat weak strike. Attractive color and traces of original luster. Light marks. Very rare, especially in this grade.

José Tramullas y Ferrer was an assayer at the mint, active in Madrid between 1744 and 1759. He had previously been appointed assayer in Barcelona in 1735, and was later transferred to Madrid and Seville.

In 1759 he attained the post of Chief Assayer and Marker of the Kingdom.

He was also the author of the work Guía y desengaño de artífices, plateros y marcadores en oro y plata. His will, dated 12/03/1750, is preserved, and his death is recorded in 1764
. Almost XF. Est...8000,00.

Starting bid
3.000 €
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Current bid
5.250 €
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