8 Escudos - Charles III 1765-1770 front 8 Escudos - Charles III 1765-1770 back
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8 Escudos - Charles III

 
Gold (.917) 27.0764 g -
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1765-1770
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1733-1859)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27.0764 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#26074
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms surrounded by order chain, with legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO
G G

Translation:
May God bless him with happiness in both.
Guatemala

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Charles III 1765-1770 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during the reign of King Charles III of Spain, who was also known as Charles III of Bourbon. He was the King of Spain and the Spanish Indies from 1759 until his death in 1788, and he played a significant role in shaping the political and economic landscape of the Spanish Empire during his reign. The coin's design and mintage were likely overseen by the Spanish Royal Mint, and its production was likely a significant event in the economic and financial history of Guatemala and the Spanish Indies during that time.