1 Escudo - Charles III 1772-1784 front 1 Escudo - Charles III 1772-1784 back
1 Escudo - Charles III 1772-1784 photo
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1 Escudo - Charles III

 
Gold (.901) 3.3834 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1772-1784
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1568-1858)
Composition
Gold (.901)
Weight
3.3834 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#48015
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat of arms surrounded by a chain.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles III 1772-1784 coin from Peru is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain and the Indies at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the Spanish colonies. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Spain on the other, symbolizing the connection between the colonies and the mother country.