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4 Escudos - Charles III bust of Charles III, regular type
| Gold (.901) | 13.5337 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1788 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1541-1817) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 13.5337 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#130364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX
AUSPICE DEO
So DA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Charles III (bust of Charles III, regular type) 1773-1788 from Chile is that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a Spanish king on a Chilean coin. This was a result of Chile's status as a Spanish colony at the time, and the coin was minted in accordance with the Spanish monetary system. The coin's design was also influenced by the artistic styles of the time, with the bust of Charles III being depicted in a neoclassical manner.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 So DA | 170 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 So DA | 1275 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 So DA | 1190 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 So DA | 1615 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 So DA | 1462 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 So DA | 1394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 So DA | 1683 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 So DA | 918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 So DA | 850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 So DA | 901 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 So DA | 612 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 So DA | 816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 So DA | 816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 So DA | 697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 So DA | 952 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 So DA | 1020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (bust of Charles III, regular type) 1773-1788 coin.
