1 Escudo - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROL IV) 1789-1791 front 1 Escudo - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROL IV) 1789-1791 back
1 Escudo - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROL IV) 1789-1791 photo
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1 Escudo - Charles IV bust of Charles III, CAROL IV

 
Gold (.901) 3.3834 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1789-1791
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Gold (.901)
Weight
3.3834 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#122922
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX A D
So DA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles IV (bust of Charles III, CAROL IV) 1789-1791 from Chile is that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a Spanish king, Charles III, who ruled Spain from 1759 to 1788. This coin was minted during his reign and features his bust on one side and the coat of arms of Chile on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, especially since it was made of gold (.901) and weighs 3.3834 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1790 So DA 3772 - - - - - -

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