Colombia 8 Escudos - Carlos III, 1771 – 1778

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Information

Country Colombia Colombia
Currency Colonial Real (1616 – 1820)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Escudos
Year 1771 – 1778
Ruler Charles III (1759–1788)
Composition Gold plated platinum
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Escudos from Colombia. Issued from 1771 to 1778. Struck in Gold plated platinum. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 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
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
1778 P SF —
1776 P SF —
1771 P R —

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