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1 Escudo - Charles IV portrait of Charles III
| Gold (.875) | 3.3834 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1791 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.3834 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX A D
NR JJ
1 S
Translation:
IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO = In one and the other world happy under God's eye
New Kingdom (Nuevo Reino de Granada), engraver's initials "JJ"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin featuring Charles IV (portrait of Charles III) from Colombia is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued between 1789 and 1791, a period marked by political instability, economic struggles, and social unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of Colombian history and a testament to the country's resilience and determination.
