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4 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.901) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1785 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO ·
4 S
·M· ·PJ
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
4 Escudos
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engravers: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin, Antonio de Saa
Comment
KM#418.1 Madrid mint
KM#418.2 Seville mint
Antonio de Saa graveur of reverse in Seville
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Charles III 1772-1785 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1772, just a few years after Spain's involvement in the Seven Years' War had led to a severe economic crisis. Additionally, the reign of Charles III (1759-1788) saw significant reforms aimed at modernizing Spain's economy and government, which had a lasting impact on the country's development. Despite these challenges, the 4 Escudos coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout Charles III's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1774 MPJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Escudos - Charles III 1772-1785 coin.
