1 Escudo - Charles III (bust of Charles III, rat nose type) 1764-1766 front 1 Escudo - Charles III (bust of Charles III, rat nose type) 1764-1766 back
1 Escudo - Charles III (bust of Charles III, rat nose type) 1764-1766 photo
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1 Escudo - Charles III bust of Charles III, rat nose type

 
Gold (.917) 3.3834 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1766
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.3834 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#121820
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX
So A

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles III (bust of Charles III, rat nose type) 1764-1766 from Chile is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles III, who was the first Spanish monarch to rule Chile directly from Spain. This was a time of significant cultural and economic development in Chile, and the coin reflects the country's growing prosperity and influence. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring a bust of the king with a distinctive "rat nose" type, is unique and sets it apart from other coins of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1764 So J 400 - - - - - -
1766 So A 632 - - - - - -
1766 So J 24 - - - - - -

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 (bust of Charles III, rat nose type) 1764-1766 coin.