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8 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.901) | 27.0674 g | 37.5 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1784 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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
Mintmarks:NR - mint of Santa Fe de Bogotá ("Nuevo Reino de Granada", the colony's name)
P - mint of Popayán
Note: Hernández catalog doesn't mention any change of composition of the coins in 1785. This subdivision is from Krause SCWC.
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 included present-day Colombia. The coin's design features the king's profile on one side and the coat of arms of Spain on the other, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 P JS | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1775 P JS | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1777 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1779 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1780 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1781 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1783 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1784 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 1772-1784 coin.
