1 Escudo - Carlos III

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Charles III (1759-1788)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1762-1771
Value	1 Escudo (16)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.917)
Weight	3.3834 g
Diameter	17.44 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 53721 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 117 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 large armored bust looking right. Surrounded by legend with date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISP * ET IND * R
CAR * III * D * G

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

Reverse

Crowned shield surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN * UTROQ * FELIX

Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God

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Numista Rarity index: 95

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Bullion value: USD 192.32

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091 Lot 32670	May 6, 2021	1765 MF	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 2280.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232019 Lot 61385	May 6, 2020	1771 MF	XF (NGC XF40)	USD 840.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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