Mexico 4 Escudos - Carlos III, 1785 – 1789

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mexico Mexico
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Escudos
Year 1785 – 1789
Ruler Charles III (1759–1788)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 13.54
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1785 to 1789. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 30 mm and weighs 13.54 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right (Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crown above shield (With happiness in both under the look of God)
Edge
Slant-reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1789 FM — KM#142.2a
1788 FM — KM#142.1a
1787 FM — KM#142.2a
1786 FM — KM#142.2a Over-initials FM/F exist.
1785 FM — KM#142.2a

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