1785 Madrid DV Spain Charles III Escudo PCGS VF 20

$1,093.09

Struck during the reign of Charles III, this 1785 Escudo dates to a period when Spain controlled a vast global empire. Gold escudos were an important part of Spain’s monetary system and circulated alongside larger 2, 4, and 8 Escudos denominations.

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CVC & Collectables presents this 1785-M DV Spain Escudo, an 18th-century Spanish gold coin struck during the reign of King Charles III. Minted in Madrid and certified PCGS VF 20, this historic piece represents the gold coinage of the Spanish Empire.

Coin Highlights:

  • Country: Spain
  • Year: 1785
  • Denomination: 1 Escudo
  • Mint: Madrid (M)
  • Assayers: DV
  • Ruler: Charles III
  • Composition: Gold
  • Fineness: Approximately .901 Fine Gold
  • Weight: Approximately 3.38 grams
  • Actual Gold Weight: Approximately 0.0979 Troy oz
  • Grade: PCGS VF 20
  • Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of King Charles III surrounded by his name and royal titles.
  • Reverse: Displays the crowned Spanish royal arms with the denomination and mint identifiers.

Collectibility:

Spanish colonial-era gold is collected for its precious-metal content, historical importance, and connection to the Spanish Empire. This example has been authenticated and graded VF 20 by PCGS. Find more alike here!

World Coin Issues

Spain

Condition

Very Fine – 20

Grade

NGC

Year

1785

Denominations

Escudo

Metal Type Gold
Metal Weight 3.38 g
Metal Purity g.900
Thickness 1
Diameter 30
Year 1788
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