Mexico 8 Escudos - Carlos IV, 1789 – 1790

Numeral IV, Carlos III portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mexico Mexico
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Escudos
Year 1789 – 1790
Ruler Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788–1808)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 27.07
Diameter (mm) 37.92
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1789 to 1790. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 37.92 mm and weighs 27.07 g.

Obverse
Armored bust of Charles III, right (Carlos 4th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by 8 S in order chain (With happiness in both under the look of God
8 Escudos
Mexico City FM)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au Comment Frequency
1790 FM — —
1789 FM — € 3100,00

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