Spain 8 Escudos - Carlos IV, 1788 – 1805
Information
Country
Spain
Spain
Currency
Real
(1497 – 1833)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1788 – 1805
Ruler
Charles IV (Carlos IV)
(1788–1808)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
36
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Spain. Issued from 1788 to 1805. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Charles IV surrounded by lettering (Charles IV (King) of Spain and India (Spanish provinces in America) by the grace of god)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 MFA | — | — | — | KM#437.1,Cal#35 | ||
| 1803 MFA | — | — | — | KM#437.1,Cal#34 | ||
| 1802 MFA | — | € 2200,00 | € 4000,00 | KM#437.1,Cal#33 | ||
| 1791 SC | — | — | — | KM#437.2,Cal#174 | ||
| 1790 MMF | — | — | — | KM#437.1,Cal#32 | ||
| 1790 SC | — | — | — | KM#437.2,Cal#173 | ||
| 1789 MMF | — | — | — | KM#437.1,Cal#31 | ||
| 1788 MMF | — | — | — | KM#437.1,Cal#30 |
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