1 Escudo - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 front 1 Escudo - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 back
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1 Escudo - Charles IV bust of Charles IV

 
Gold (.875) 3.3834 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1808
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
3.3834 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#35208
Rarity index
94%

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 IV) 1792-1808 coin from Chile is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles IV of Spain, who ruled from 1788 to 1808. During this time, Chile was still a Spanish colony, and the coin was used as a form of currency for the colonizers and the indigenous people. The coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after form of currency, and it played an important role in the early economy of Chile.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1792 So DA 27000 - - - - - -
1793 So DA 14000 - - - - - -
1794 So DA 21000 - - - - - -
1795 So DA 21000 - - - - - -
1796 So DA 15000 - - - - - -
1797 So DA 23000 - - - - - -
1798 So DA 15000 - - - - - -
1799 So DA 6596 - - - - - -
1800 So DA 1836 - - - - - -
1801 So AJ 1088 - - - - - -
1802 So JJ 748 - - - - - -
1803 So FJ 1156 - - - - - -
1804 So FJ 1428 - - - - - -
1805 So FJ 816 - - - - - -
1806 So FJ 544 - - - - - -
1807 So FJ 544 - - - - - -
1808 So FJ 2448 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo - Charles IV (bust of Charles IV) 1792-1808 coin.