1 Escudo - Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI) 1760-1762 front 1 Escudo - Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI) 1760-1762 back
1 Escudo - Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI) 1760-1762 photo
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1 Escudo - Charles III bust of Ferdinand VI

 
Gold (.917) 3.3834 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1760-1762
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#35155
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
So J

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI) 1760-1762 coin 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, and it features a bust of his predecessor, Ferdinand VI. This coin was minted in gold (.917) and weighs 3.3834 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1760 So J 968 - - - - - -
1761 So J 968 - - - - - -
1762 So J 540 - - - - - -

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 Ferdinand VI) 1760-1762 coin.