Colombia 4 Escudos - Carlos IV, 1789 – 1790
portrait of Carlos III
Information
Country
Colombia
Colombia
Currency
Colonial Real
(1616 – 1820)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Escudos
Year
1789 – 1790
Ruler
Charles IV (Carlos IV)
(1788–1808)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.53
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1789 to 1790. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 0 mm and weighs 13.53 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Carlos III surrounded by legend, date below. (Carlos IV By the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
- Reverse
- Coat of arms with Order chain surrounded by legend (In one and the other world happy under God's eye)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 NR JJ | — | KM#52.1, Hernández#759 | ||
| 1790 P SF | — | KM#52.2, Hernández#760 | ||
| 1789 NR JJ | — | KM#52.1, Hernández#758 |
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