Mexico 1 Escudo - Carlos III, 1760 – 1761

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mexico Mexico
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Escudo
Year 1760 – 1761
Ruler Charles III (1759–1788)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.3834
Diameter (mm) 18.11
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Escudo from Mexico. Issued from 1760 to 1761. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 18.11 mm and weighs 3.38 g.

Obverse
Carlos 3rd armored but looking right. Surrounded by legend and date at bottom. (Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned shield surrounded by legend, with Mint mark at bottom flanked by assayer's initials. (We follow the loftiest
M Mexico City M)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1761 MM — Over-date 1761/0 exists.
1760 MM —

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