Spain 8 Escudos - Carlos III, 1760 – 1762

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Spain Spain
Currency Real (1497 – 1833)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Escudos
Year 1760 – 1762
Ruler Charles III (1759–1788)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 27
Diameter (mm) 36
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Escudos from Spain. Issued from 1760 to 1762. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27 g.

Obverse
Bust right, legend around and date below (Charles III by the grace of GodKing of Spain and the Indies)
Reverse
Crowned arms in order chain with legend around, mintmark and assayers initials below (In both worlds, pleased under God's gaze)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1762 SJV — KM#397.2
1760 MJP 1K KM#397.1

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