Mexico 8 Escudos - Carlos III, 1772 – 1785
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1772 – 1785
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.901)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1772 to 1785. Struck in Gold (.901). Measures 37 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust right. (Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Spain coat of arms surrounded by order chain and legend on outer circle. (With happiness in both under the look of God Mexico City FM)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1785 FM | — | — | € 3000,00 | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1784 FM | — | — | — | — | KM#156.2 Over-initials FM/F exist. | ||
| 1783 FF | — | — | — | € 4900,00 | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1782 FF | — | — | — | € 5100,00 | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1781 FF | — | — | — | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1780 FF | — | — | — | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1779 FF | — | — | — | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1778 FF | — | — | € 2000,00 | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1777 FM | — | € 2000,00 | — | — | KM#156.2 Over-date 1777/6 exists. | ||
| 1776 FM | — | — | € 4600,00 | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1775 FM | — | — | € 2200,00 | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1774 FM | — | — | € 3400,00 | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1773 FM | — | — | € 2600,00 | — | KM#156.1 | ||
| 1773 FM | — | — | — | — | KM#156.2 | ||
| 1772 FM | — | € 1900,00 | € 2500,00 | € 9000,00 | KM#156.1 |
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