Mexico 2 Escudos - Carlos III, 1785 – 1788

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mexico Mexico
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Escudos
Year 1785 – 1788
Ruler Charles III (1759–1788)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.77
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Escudos from Mexico. Issued from 1785 to 1788. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.77 g.

Obverse
Carlos III Older armored bust right. With legend around and date at bottom. (Charles 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
Reverse
Spain crowned arms with value flanking it and a chain around, and on the exterior legend. (With happiness in both under the look of God)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1788 FM KM#130.1a
1788 FM KM#130.2a
1787 FM KM#130.2a
1786 FM KM#130.2a
1785 FM KM#130.2a

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