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8 Escudos - Charles III bust of Charles III, regular type
| Gold (.901) | 27.0674 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1789 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1541-1817) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN·UTROQ·FELIX· ·AUSPICE·DEO
8 S
·So· ·DA·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Charles III (bust of Charles III, regular type) coin from Chile 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 its colonies from 1759 until his death in 1788, and this coin was minted during that time. The coin's design features a bust of the king on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, and it was made of gold with a purity of .901. It weighs 27.0674 grams and was used as a standard circulation coin in Chile during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 So DA | 33000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 So DA | 42000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 So DA | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 So DA | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 So DA | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 So DA | 42000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 So DA | 44000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 So DA | 42000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 So DA | 43000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 So DA | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 So DA | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 So DA | 37000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 So DA | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 So DA | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 So DA | 37000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 So DA | 42000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 So DA | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (bust of Charles III, regular type) 1772-1789 coin.
