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8 Escudos - Carlos III
| Issuer | Mexico |
| Year | 1772-1785 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Dimensions | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
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| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#156 |
| Obverse description | Armored bust right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CAROL•III•D•G•
HISP•ET IND•R•
•1772• (Translation: Carlos 3rd King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Spain coat of arms surrounded by order chain and legend on outer circle. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO•
•Mo• •FM• (Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God Mexico City FM) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date) |
| Mintage | 1772 FM - KM#156.1 - 1773 FM - KM#156.1 - 1773 FM - KM#156.2 - 1774 FM - KM#156.2 - 1775 FM - KM#156.2 - 1776 FM - KM#156.2 - 1777 FM - KM#156.2 Over-date 1777/6 exists. - 1778 FF - KM#156.2 - 1779 FF - KM#156.2 - 1780 FF - KM#156.2 - 1781 FF - KM#156.2 - 1782 FF - KM#156.2 - 1783 FF - KM#156.2 - 1784 FM - KM#156.2 Over-initials FM/F exist. - 1785 FM - KM#156.2 -
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| Catalog ID | 2974001380 |
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