1 Escudo - Charles IV 1791 front 1 Escudo - Charles IV 1791 back
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1 Escudo - Charles IV

1791 year
Gold (.875) 3.3834 g -
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1791
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1574-1825)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
3.3834 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#61920
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Escudo coin from Bolivia, minted in 1791 during the reign of Charles IV, is a rare and valuable coin due to its age, rarity, and gold content. It is made of .875 gold and weighs 3.3834 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Bolivia, as the country was struggling for independence from Spanish rule. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.