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1 Escudo - Charles III (Low gold)

🇪🇸 Spain · 1 Escudo - Charles III (Low gold) · 1497–1817
Regular
Weight3.4 g
Diameter18 mm
MintmarkD V
Mintage 118,864 D V issue reported only — 2 further varieties unpublished
Alignment↑↑ Medal
Composition87.50% Gold
DesignerPedro González de Sepúlveda
ReferenceKM# 416.1a, Cal# 629, Aureo# 1370
Collector's Key World IDCKW-ESP-3250

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1787 Spain 1 Escudo - Charles III (Low gold) coins were minted?
118,864 were struck (D V issue reported only — 2 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1787 Spain 1 Escudo - Charles III (Low gold) made of?
0.875 Gold, weighing 3.4 g.
What is the melt value of a 1787 Spain 1 Escudo - Charles III (Low gold)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1787 Spain 1 Escudo - Charles III (Low gold) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.