© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
8 Escudos - Charles IV Numeral IIII, Charles III portrait
1790 year| Gold (.875) | 27.07 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by 8 S in order chain
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
8 S
•Mo• •FM•
Translation:
With happiness in both under the look of God
8 Escudos
Mexico City FM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over New Spain (present-day Mexico) before it gained independence in 1821.
