Colombia 8 Escudos - Carlos III, 1785 – 1789
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1785 – 1789
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1785 to 1789. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 37 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Carlos III surrounded by legend. Date below. (Carlos III 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 NR JJ | — | — | — | KM#50.1a, Hernández#787 | ||
| 1789 P SF | — | — | — | KM#50.2a, Hernández#786 | ||
| 1788 NR JJ | — | — | — | KM#50.1a, Hernández#787 | ||
| 1788 P SF | — | € 1700,00 | — | KM#50.2a, Hernández#786 | ||
| 1787 NR JJ | — | € 3000,00 | — | KM#50.1a, Hernández#787 | ||
| 1787 P SF | — | — | — | KM#50.2a, Hernández#786 | ||
| 1786 NR JJ | — | — | — | KM#50.1a, Hernández#787 | ||
| 1786 P SF | — | — | € 3700,00 | KM#50.2a, Hernández#786 | ||
| 1785 NR JJ | — | — | — | KM#50.1a, Hernández#787 | ||
| 1785 P SF | — | — | € 3700,00 | KM#50.2a, Hernández#786 |
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