© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
8 Escudos - Charles IV Numeral IV, Charles III portrait
| Gold (.875) | 27.07 g | 37.92 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 37.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 the 8 Escudos coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last Spanish monarch to rule over the Spanish Empire. This coin was minted in 1789-1790, just a few years before the outbreak of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810, which would eventually lead to the establishment of an independent Mexico. The coin's design features a portrait of Charles III, who was the king of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788, and his son Charles IV, who succeeded him as king. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Numeral IV, Charles III portrait) 1789-1790 coin.
