8 Escudos - Carlos III

Features

Issuer New Spain (Mexico)
King Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1762-1771
Value 8 Escudos (128)
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 27.07 g
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
64454
References KM# 155
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Large, armored bust right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLUS*III*D*G*
HISP*ET*IND*REX
*1763*

Translation: Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God

Reverse

Crowned shield in order chain

Note: Mint mark M, Mo.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN*UTROQ*FELIX*
AUSPICR*DEO*
Mo MM

Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1762 MM Photo $ 5300
1763 MM
1764 MF Over-date 1764/2 exists.
1764 MM
1765 MF Over-date 1765/4 exists.
1765 MM Over-date 1765/4 exists.
1766 MF Photo $ 7400
1767 MF Over-date 1767/6 exists.
1768 MF Photo Over-date 1768/7 exists.
1769 MF Photo
1770 MF
1771 MF Photo $ 7700

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Bullion value: USD 1779.73 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33944
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1762 MM AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 3720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 30307
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1762 MM AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 9600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 34946
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1762 MM AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 5520.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094
Lot 34946
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2021 1762 MM AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 5520.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31838
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1762 MM AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 8400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075
Lot 32325
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1762 MM AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 5760.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 30308
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1766 MF AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 9000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075
Lot 32326
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1766 MF AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 5280.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075
Lot 32327
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1768 MF – Over-date 1768/7 exists. AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 5760.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31545
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1769 MF AU USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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