Spain 8 Escudos - Carlos III, 1786 – 1788

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Spain Spain
Currency Real (1497 – 1833)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Escudos
Year 1786 – 1788
Ruler Charles III (1759–1788)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 27
Diameter (mm) 36
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Escudos from Spain. Issued from 1786 to 1788. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27 g.

Obverse
Older, armored bust right
Reverse
Crowned arms in Order of the Golden Fleece collar

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1788 MM — 8/6,KM#409.1a,Cal#67
1788 MM — KM#409.1a,Cal#68
1788 SC — KM#409.2a,Cal#263
1787 SCM — 7/6,KM#409.2a,Cal#261
1787 SCM — KM#409.2a,Cal#262
1786 MDV — 86/76,KM#409.1a,Cal#64
1786 SC — KM#409.2a,Cal#260

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