Colombia 8 Escudos - Carlos IV, 1789 – 1791
portrait of Carlos III
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1789 – 1791
Ruler
Charles IV (Carlos IV)
(1788–1808)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1789 to 1791. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 38 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Carlos III surrounded by legend, date below. (Carlos IV By the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
- Reverse
- Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend. (In one and the other world happy under God's eye)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 NR JJ | — | — | — | KM#53.1, Hernández#789 | ||
| 1791 P SF | — | — | — | KM#53.2, Hernández#790 | ||
| 1790 NR JJ | — | — | — | KM#53.1, Hernández#789 | ||
| 1790 P SF | — | € 2400,00 | € 4000,00 | KM#53.2, Hernández#790 | ||
| 1789 NR JJ | — | — | — | KM#53.1, not mentioned by Hernández | ||
| 1789 P SF | — | — | — | KM#53.2, not mentioned by Hernández |
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