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½ Escudo - Charles IV
| Gold (.875) | 1.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1797 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M MF.
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Interesting fact
The ½ Escudo coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Charles IV (1788-1797), is interesting because it was made of gold (.875) and weighed only 1.7 grams, making it a unique and rare coin in the history of Spanish currency.
