4 Escudos - Carlos III

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Charles III (1759-1788)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1785-1789
Value	4 Escudos (64)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.875)
Weight	13.54 g
Diameter	30 mm
Thickness	1 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 15095 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 142a 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

Bust facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROL•III•D•G•
HISP•ET IND•R•
*1784*

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

Reverse

Crown above shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•AUSPICE•DEO
•FM• Mo•

Translation:
With happiness in both under the look of God
FM Mexico City

Edge

Slant-reeded

Comments

KM#142.2a - Shield flanked by value. Mint and initials inverted.

See also

• 4 Escudos - Carlos III

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Numista Rarity index: 94

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Bullion value: USD 734.38

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