8 Escudos - Charles III 1762-1771 front 8 Escudos - Charles III 1762-1771 back
8 Escudos - Charles III 1762-1771 photo
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8 Escudos - Charles III

 
Gold (.917) 27.07 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Charles III (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1762-1771
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27.07 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#64454
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned shield in order chain

Note: Mint mark M, Mo.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN*UTROQ*FELIX*
AUSPICR*DEO*
Mo MM

Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God

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 last Spanish king to rule over the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This coin was minted in 1762, just a few years before Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821. The coin's design features an image of Charles III on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. It was made of gold (.917) and weighed 27.07 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1762 MM - - - - - -
1766 MF - - - - - -
1771 MF - - - - - -

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 1762-1771 coin.