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1 Escudo - Charles IV
| Gold (.917) | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1808 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crown above shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ• FELIZ•A•D•
•Mo• •TH•
Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the Spanish Empire before it was dissolved in 1808. This coin was made of gold (.917) and weighed 3.38 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
