Mexico 2 Escudos - Carlos III, 1772 – 1784
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Escudos
Year
1772 – 1784
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.901)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.7668
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1772 to 1784. Struck in Gold (.901). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.77 g.
- Obverse
- Older, armored bust right. (Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God 1785)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield in order chain, initials and mint mark inverted. Note: Mint mark M, Mo. (With happiness in both under the look of God)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1784 FF | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1784 FM/F | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1783 FF | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1782 FF | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1781 FF | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1781 FM/M | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1780 FF | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1779 FF | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1778 FF | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1777 FM | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1776 FM | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1775 FM | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1774 FM | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1773 FM | — | KM#130.1 | ||
| 1773 FM | — | KM#130.2 | ||
| 1772 FM | — | KM#130.2 |
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