Colombia 1 Escudo - Carlos III, 1763 – 1771
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Escudo
Year
1763 – 1771
Ruler
Charles III
(1759–1788)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Escudo from Colombia. Issued from 1763 to 1771. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.38 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
- Crowned coat of arms surrounded by legend. (In each happy (Full phrase:IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO = In one and the other world happy under God's eye) New Kingdom (Nuevo Reino de Granada), engraver's initials "JV")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 NR JV | — | Hernández#679 | ||
| 1767 NR JV | — | Hernández#678 | ||
| 1763 NR JV | — | Hernández#678 |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.