Mexico 1 Escudo - Carlos III, 1762 – 1771
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Escudo
Year
1762 – 1771
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.3834
Diameter (mm)
17.44
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Escudo from Mexico. Issued from 1762 to 1771. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 17.44 mm and weighs 3.38 g.
- Obverse
- Carlos 3rd large armored bust looking right. Surrounded by legend with date at bottom. (Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield surrounded by legend. (With happiness in both under the look of God)
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