1 Escudo - Carlos IV

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Charles IV (1788-1808)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1789-1790
Value	1 Escudo (16)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.875)
Weight	3.3834 g
Diameter	18.69 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 53726 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 119 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 bust looking right. Surrounded by legend and date at bottom.

NOTE: Uses old Carlos 3rd die.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISP * ET IND * R
CAROL * IV * D * G *

Translation: Carlos 4th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God

Reverse

Crowned shield surrounded by chain and on the outer ring legend, mint mark and assayer's initials upright.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN UTROQ FELIX * A * D

Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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Bullion value: USD 183.51

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of gold at 61 986 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073 Lot 31549	Apr 29, 2019	1790 FM	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 2640.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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