4 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.917) | 13.54 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1771 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.54 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central shield, with crown above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN·UTROQ·FELIX·AUSPICE·DEO
·Mo· ·MF·
Translation:
With happiness in both under the look of God
Mexico City MF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain from 1759 to 1788. This coin was minted in Mexico City, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of gold (.917) and weighed 13.54 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.
