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8 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.875) | 27.0674 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1785-1789 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·IN·UTROQ·FELIX· ·AUSPICE·DEO·
8 S
P· ·SF
Translation: In one and the other world happy under God's eye
Comment
Note: Hernández catalog doesn't mention any change of composition of the coins in 1785. This subdivision is from Krause SCWC.Diameter vary 36-37 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from Colombia is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the last Spanish king to rule over the New Granada region, which includes present-day Colombia. This coin was minted in the year 1785 and was made of gold with a purity of .875, which means it contains 87.5% gold. It weighs 27.0674 grams and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1785 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1786 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1787 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1788 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos - Charles III 1785-1789 coin.
