Colombia 8 Escudos - Carlos III, 1762 – 1771
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1762 – 1771
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
37.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1762 to 1771. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 37.5 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 | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 NR VJ | — | — | Hernández#782 | ||
| 1770 NR VJ | — | — | Hernández#782 | ||
| 1769 NR JV | — | — | Hernández#780 | ||
| 1769 NR V | — | — | Hernández#781 | ||
| 1768 NR JV | — | — | Hernández#780 | ||
| 1767 NR JV | — | — | Hernández#780 | ||
| 1766 NR JV | — | € 6300,00 | Hernández#780 | ||
| 1765 NR JV | — | — | Hernández#780 | ||
| 1764 NR JV | — | € 4500,00 | Hernández#780 | ||
| 1763 NR JV | — | — | Hernández#780 | ||
| 1762 NR JV | — | — | Hernández#780 |
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