8 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold plated platinum | - | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1771-1778 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold plated platinum |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend
Lettering:
·IN·UTROQ·FELIX· ·AUSPICE·DEO·
8 S
P· ·SF
Translation: In one and the other world happy under God's eye
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Colombia, minted during the reign of Charles III (1771-1778), is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold-plated platinum, which was a unique and innovative composition for coins at that time. This coin was also part of a series of coins minted during Charles III's reign that were designed to promote trade and commerce in the Spanish colonies.
