8 Escudos - Carlos III

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Charles III (1759-1788)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1760-1761
Value	8 Escudos (128)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.917)
Weight	27.07 g
Diameter	36 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 57662 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 153 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

Armored bust right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLVS•III•D•G•HISPAN•ETIND•REX•
•1760

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

Reverse

Crowned shield in order chain

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
*M*No* *Mo*M*

Translation:
We follow the loftiest
*M*Mexico City* *Mexico City*M*

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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Bullion value: USD 1538.68

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106 Lot 33943	Jan 17, 2023	1760 MM	AU (NGC AU50)	USD 6300.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093 Lot 31023	Oct 28, 2021	1760 MM	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 7800.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094 Lot 31023	Aug 19, 2021	1760 MM	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 7800.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091 Lot 32674	May 6, 2021	1760 MM	AU (NGC AU Details (Obverse Scratched))	USD 3840.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075 Lot 32322	Aug 15, 2019	1760 MM	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 6600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093 Lot 34945	Oct 28, 2021	1761 MM – Over date 1761/0 exists	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 6600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094 Lot 34945	Aug 19, 2021	1761 MM – Over date 1761/0 exists	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 6600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 33077	Jan 21, 2021	1761 MM – Over date 1761/0 exists	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 13 200.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075 Lot 32324	Aug 15, 2019	1761 MM – Over date 1761/0 exists	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 8400.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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