Catalog
8 Escudos - Carlos III
| Issuer | Mexico |
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| Year | 1762-1771 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | CAROLUS*III*D*G* HISP*ET*IND*REX *1762* (Translation: Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | The quartered royal arms of Spain displayed on an ornate crowned shield, featuring the castles of Castile and lions of León in the principal quarters, with the escutcheon of the House of Bourbon in the center point. The shield is encircled by the collar and badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece, rendered with fine decorative links and floral ornaments. The mint mark Mo and assayer initials MM appear at the base of the design, flanking the collar. The peripheral legend arcs around the upper field. |
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| Mintage | 1762 MM - - 1763 MM - - 1764 MF - Over-date 1764/2 exists. - 1764 MM - - 1765 MF - Over-date 1765/4 exists. - 1765 MM - Over-date 1765/4 exists. - 1766 MF - - 1767 MF - Over-date 1767/6 exists. - 1768 MF - Over-date 1768/7 exists. - 1769 MF - - 1770 MF - - 1771 MF - - |
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