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8 Escudos - Charles IV
| Gold (.875) | 27.0674 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1808 |
| 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#22976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX• •AUSPICE•DEO
8 S
•NR• •J•J•
Comment
Mintmarks:NR - mint of Santa Fe de Bogotá ("Nuevo Reino de Granada", the colony's name) - KM 62.1
P - mint of Popayán - KM 62.2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from Colombia is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish king to rule over the New World colonies, including Colombia. This coin was minted in the year 1791, and it features an image of Charles IV on one side and the coat of arms of Colombia on the other. The coin was made of gold (.875) and weighs 27.0674 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece of Colombian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1791 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1792 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1792 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1793 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1794 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1794 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1795 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1795 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1796 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1797 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1797 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1798 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1798 P SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1799 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1800 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1801 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1801 P JF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1802 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1802 P JF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1803 P JF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1804 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1805 NR JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1806 P JF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1807 P JF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos - Charles IV 1791-1808 coin.
