Guatemala 8 Escudos - Carlos IV, 1789 – 1790
Information
Country
Guatemala
Currency
Real
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1789 – 1790
Ruler
Charles IV (Carlos IV)
(1788–1808)
Composition
Gold (.901)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Guatemala. Issued from 1789 to 1790. Struck in Gold (.901). Measures 0 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right with legend around and date at bottom. (Carlos IV by the grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms shield flanked with value, surrounded by order chain, with legend around. With mint and initial at bottom. (May God bless him with happiness in both. 8 Escudos Nueva Granada M)
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