1 Escudo - Carlos III

€1.00
IssuerMexico
Year1772-1784
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Escudo (16)
CurrencyReal (1535-1897)
CompositionGold (.901)
Weight3.3834 g
Dimensions17.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#118
Obverse descriptionCarlos 3rd armored bust looking right. Surrounded with legend and date at bottom. Mint mark and initials are inverted for 118.2 and upright for 118.1.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHISP * ET IND * R CAROL * III * D * G
(Translation: Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield flanked by value surrounded with chain, on exterior ring legend, mint and assayer`s initials.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN UTRUQ FELIX * A * D 1 S Mo MF
(Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God)
Edge
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage1772 FM - KM#118.1 -
1772 MF - KM#118.1 -
1773 FM - KM#118.1 -
1773 FM - KM#118.2 -
1774 FM - KM#118.2 -
1775 FM - KM#118.2 -
1776 FM - KM#118.2 -
1777 FM - KM#118.2 -
1778 FF - KM#118.2 -
1779 FF - KM#118.2 -
1780 FF - KM#118.2 -
1781 FF - KM#118.2 -
1782 FF - KM#118.2 -
1783 FF - KM#118.2 Over-date variety 1783 over 1782 exists. -
1784 FF - KM#118.2 All 1784 are over-dates on 1783 and some have overlapping initials FM over FF. -
Catalog ID8371450210
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