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8 Escudos - Charles IV
| Gold (.875) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1788-1805 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO
8 S
·M· ·FA·
Unabridged legend:
In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo
8 Escudos
Translation: Happy in both (worlds), under the gaze of God
Engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda
Comment
KM#437.1: Madrid mint
KM#437.2: Seville mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Charles IV (1788-1805), is that it was one of the last coins to be minted in gold before the country transitioned to minting coins in silver and copper due to the devaluation of gold coins at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802 MFA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1788-1805 coin.
