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1 Escudo - Charles III Low gold
| Gold (.875) | 3.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1784-1788 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| 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#44673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · · FELIX · A · D ·
1 S
·M· ·DV
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
1 Escudo
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Comment
KM#416.1a Madrid mint
KM#416.2a Seville mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles III (Low gold) 1784-1788 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a series of currency reforms implemented by King Charles III, who aimed to stabilize the Spanish economy and simplify the currency system. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for over 20 years and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1787 MDV | 118864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 MDV | 160956 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 MM | 12580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Low gold) 1784-1788 coin.
