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1 Escudo - Charles III
| Gold (.901) | 3.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1785 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · · FELIX · A · D ·
1 S
·M· ·PJ
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
1 Escudo
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engravers: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin, Antonio de Saa
Comment
KM#416.1 MadridKM#416.2 Seville
Antonio de Saa graveur of reverse in Seville
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles III 1772-1785 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1772, just a few years after Spain's involvement in the Seven Years' War, which had left the country's economy in a state of disarray. Additionally, Charles III, who ruled Spain from 1759 to 1788, implemented a number of reforms during his reign, including changes to the country's monetary system, which led to the introduction of this new coin. Despite the challenges of the time, the 1 Escudo coin became a popular and widely used denomination in Spain and its colonies, and it remains a sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1772 MPJ | 3060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 MPJ | 117980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 MPJ | 36584 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 SCF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1781 MPJ | 219232 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 MJD | 23664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 MJD | 40596 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 MDV | 266492 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo - Charles III 1772-1785 coin.
