8 Escudos - Charles III

Features

Issuer Bolivia
King Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1778-1788
Value 8 Escudos (128)
Currency Colonial Real (1574-1825)
Composition Gold (.904)
Weight 27.0674 g
Diameter 37 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
61923
References KM# 59
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

The bust of Carlos III right, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROL III D G HISP ET IND R

Reverse

Crowned arms dividing value, and surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO
PTS P R

Mint

Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778 PR
1779 PR
1780 PR Photo
1781 PR
1782 PR Photo $ 1900
1783 PR Photo
1784 PR
1785 PR Photo
1786 PR
1787 PR Photo
1788 

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Bullion value: USD 1754.33 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 31048
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1780 PR AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232301
Lot 61326
Internet Archive
29 Dec 2022 1782 PR AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 30424
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1782 PR AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 1560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232326
Lot 65315
Internet Archive
22 Jun 2023 1782 PR XF
(PCGS XF40)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32284
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 1783 PR UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32340
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1785 PR AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 3240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Escudos - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33401
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1787 PR AU
(NGC AU58+)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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