1 Escudo - Carlos III

1 Escudo - Carlos III - obverse1 Escudo - Carlos III - reverse

© Banco de Mexico

Features

Issuer New Spain (Mexico)
King Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1760-1761
Value 1 Escudo (16)
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 3.3834 g
Diameter 18.11 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
53719
References KM# 116
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

Carlos 3rd armored but looking right. Surrounded by legend and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPAN * ET IND * REX
CAROLVS * III * D * G

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

Reverse

Crowned shield surrounded by legend, with Mint mark at bottom flanked by assayer's initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
M * Mo * M

Translation:
We follow the loftiest
M Mexico City M

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1760 MM
1761 MM Photo Over-date 1761/0 exists.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 31154
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 1761 MM – Over-date 1761/0 exists. UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 20 400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31540
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1761 MM – Over-date 1761/0 exists. AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos IIIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232019
Lot 61384
Internet Archive
6 May 2020 1761 MM – Over-date 1761/0 exists. VF
(NGC VF30)
USD 1020.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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