1 Escudo - Charles III 1778-1788 front 1 Escudo - Charles III 1778-1788 back
1 Escudo - Charles III 1778-1788 photo
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1 Escudo - Charles III

 
Gold (.904) 3.3834 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1788
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1574-1825)
Composition
Gold (.904)
Weight
3.3834 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61926
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned arms dividing value, and surrounded by collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN·UTROQ·FELIX·A·D·
1 S
PTS··PR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles III 1778-1788 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the last Spanish King to rule over the Spanish colonies in America, including Bolivia. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, known as the "Charles III" series, which were used throughout the Spanish colonies in the Americas.