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8 Escudos - Charles IV
| Gold (.875) | 27.0674 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within order chain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN · UTROQ · FELIX · · AUSPICE · DEO ·
8 S
· PTS · · PR ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Charles IV 1789-1790 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish King to rule over the Spanish colonies in America, including Bolivia, which was then known as Upper Peru. This coin was minted in the midst of the Latin American wars of independence, which ultimately led to the creation of the Republic of Bolivia in 1825. Therefore, this coin serves as a piece of history that connects the colonial past of Bolivia to its independent present.
