1 Escudo - Carlos III portrait of Fernando VI

Features

Issuer Colombia
King Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1760-1769
Value 1 Escudo (16)
Currency Colonial Real (1616-1820)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 3.3834 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
61407
References KM# 35,
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.
Hernández# 677,
Pedro Pablo Hernández; 2023. Monedas y Billetes de Colombia : Colombia 1616-2023 (Colonia y República); 100 Años Banco de la República 1923 - 2023 (8th edition). Begon, Medellín, Colombia.
Restrepo# 48.10,
Jorge Emilio Restrepo; 2012. Coins of Colombia : Spanish colonial and republican 1619 to 2012 (4th edition). Self-published, Medellín, Colombia.
Fr# 30
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Bust of Fernando VI facing right and surrounded by legend. Date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLS III D G HISP ET IND REX
1767

Translation: Carlos III By the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies

Reverse

Coat of arms surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR
PN J

Translation:
I follow the names of the great
Popayán mint, engraver's initial "J"

Mint

Casa de Moneda de Colombia, Popayan, Colombia

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1760 PN J
1762 PN J
1767 PN J Photo $ 740
1769 PN J Photo Restrepo 48.10. Overdate exist.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
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Heritage Auctions
2022 March 27 The Long Island Collection of Latin American Coins Showcase Auction 61263
Lot 97105
Internet Archive
27 Mar 2022 1767 PN J AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 30766
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1767 PN J AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 810.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33524
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1769 PN J – Restrepo 48.10. Overdate exist. AU
(PCGS AU Details (Scratch))
USD 492.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Escudo - Carlos III (portrait of Fernando VI)
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 952
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 1769 PN J – Restrepo 48.10. Overdate exist. USD 186.87
(EUR 173.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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