Mexico 8 Escudos - Carlos III, 1760 – 1761
Information
Country
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1760 – 1761
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.07
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1760 to 1761. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Armored bust right (Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield in order chain (We follow the loftiest *M*Mexico City* *Mexico City*M*)
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