A classic Spanish colonial gold coin struck in 1788 at the Madrid Mint. This ½ Escudo is a beautiful example of late 18th-century Spanish coinage, featuring the reign of Charles III of Spain. Highly collectible, these coins represent both historical significance and intrinsic gold value.
Country: Spain
Date: 1788
Denomination: ½ Escudo
Mint: Madrid
Monarch: Charles III
Metal: Gold (.875 fineness)
Weight: ~1.63 g
Diameter: ~18 mm
Condition: AU (About Uncirculated)
Obverse: Bust of Charles III facing right.
Reverse: Spanish coat of arms with crown and denomination.