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8 Escudos - Charles IV
| Gold (.901) | 27.0674 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked with value, surrounded by order chain, with legend around. With mint and initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN • UTROQ • FELIX • AUSPICE • DEO
8 S
• NG • • M •
Translation:
May God bless him with happiness in both.
8 Escudos
Nueva Granada M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Charles IV 1789-1790 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period in Central America, and it features the image of King Charles IV of Spain on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other.
