Losnummer 3502. MEXICO. Fernando VI, 1746-1759. 2 Escudos, 1747 Mo MF. Large armored bust r. with imaginary features of the new King, struck before the arrival of the Madrid Mint portrait punches. Rv. Crowned shield flanked by Assayer's initials and *2*. The motto INITIUM SAPIENTIAE TIMOR DOMINI, Beginning of Wisdom is Fear of the Lord is that of his predecessor Felipe V. Fr.15, Cayón 9996. This is a decidedly elusive one-year type and a denomination that may well be scarcer than the 8 Escudos that was also created by cobbling up an imaginary portrait allowing coinage before the standardized designs were finalized. Very Fine. (7,500-10,000) Provenance: Ex Louis E. Eliasberg Collection (ANR, April 2005, lot 3119), to Eliasberg ex John H. Clapp Collection via Stack's, 1942.Every effort has been made to ensure the integrity of the data but transcription and other errors may have occurred. Before using this information to make a buying or selling decision, confirm the data by consulting the actual sales catalog and prices realized. Stack’s Bowers Galleries disclaims any liability from the use of this information.