4 Escudos - Carlos IV

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Charles IV (1788-1808)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1789-1790
Value	4 Escudos (64)
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Gold (.875)
Weight	13.5337 g
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 64453 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 143 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: CAROL•IV•D•G•HISPAN•ET IND•REX

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

Reverse

Crowned shield in order chain, initials and mint mark upright

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO

Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God

Comments

KM#143.1 CAROL IV
KM#143.2 CAROL IIII

Note:  Mint mark M, Mo, using old portrait punch.

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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Bullion value: USD 753.38

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