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8 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.875) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1788 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crown above shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
8 S
•FM• •Mo•
Translation:
With happiness in both under the look of God
8 Escudos
FM
Comment
KM#156.1a - Initial letters and mintmark uprightKM#156.2a - Initial letters and mint mark inverted
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 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 part of a series of coins that were minted to celebrate the monarch's reign and to promote trade and commerce in the Spanish colonies. The 8 Escudos coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce. It is made of gold (.875) and weighs 27.07 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
