Colombia 8 Escudos - Carlos III, 1760 – 1771
portrait of Fernando VI
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1760 – 1771
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1760 to 1771. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 37 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Fernando VI 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 (I follow the names of the great Popayán mint, engraver's initial "J")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 PN J | — | — | — | — | KM#38.2, Hernández#779 | ||
| 1770 PN J | — | — | € 3200,00 | — | KM#38.2, Hernández#779 | ||
| 1769 PN J | — | — | — | € 8500,00 | KM#38.2, Hernández#779 | ||
| 1768 PN J | — | — | — | — | KM#38.2, Hernández#779 | ||
| 1767 PN J | — | — | — | — | KM#38.2, Hernández#779 | ||
| 1763 PN J | — | — | — | — | KM#38.2, Hernández#779 | ||
| 1762 NR JV | — | — | — | — | KM#38.1, Hernández#778 | ||
| 1762 PN J | — | € 3500,00 | — | — | KM#38.2, not mentioned by Hernández | ||
| 1761 NR JV | — | — | — | — | KM#38.1, Hernández#778 | ||
| 1761 PN J | — | — | — | — | KM#38.2, Hernández#779 | ||
| 1760 NR JV | — | — | € 4600,00 | — | KM#38.1, Hernández#778 | ||
| 1760 PN J | — | — | € 3700,00 | — | KM#38.2, Hernández#779 |
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