8 Escudos - Carlos IV

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Charles IV (1788-1808)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1789-1790
Value	8 Escudos (128)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.875)
Weight	27.07 g
Diameter	37.92 mm
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 57664 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 157 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 of Charles III, right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CARL•IV•D•G•
HISP•ET IND•R•
•1789•

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

Reverse

Crowned shield flanked by 8 S in order chain

Script: Latin

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

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

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Numista Rarity index: 94

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Bullion value: USD 1468.21

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082 Lot 34476	Jan 21, 2020	1789 FM	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 1680.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232226 Lot 65567	Jun 23, 2022	1789 FM	XF (NGC XF40)	USD 1920.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076 Lot 31960	Sep 5, 2019	1790 FM	AU (NGC AU53)	USD 1560.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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