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4 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.901) | 13.53 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1784 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 13.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#71618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Spain crowned coat of arms with chain around and legend on the ouside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•Mo•IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO•FF•
Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God
Comment
KM#142.1 Has upright initials and mint mark.KM#142.2 Has inverted initials and mint mark.
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 last Spanish king to rule over the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This coin was minted in 1772, just a few years before Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821. The coin's design features an image of Charles III on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the Spanish monarchy's influence and control over its colonies.
