Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1788. Mexico. FM. (Cal-1132). . 26,91 g. Posthumous issue. Continued for a year of the death of Charles III, this type was struck during the early parts of the reign of Charles IV. Nice patina and original luster. Very attractive and rare in this condition. AU. Est...900,00.
NGC - AU 58
Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1767. Potosi. V-Y. (Cal-1143). . 22,89 g. Double date and triple assayer. Strong and deep strike, with virtually pristine surfaces. Attractive cabinet toning. Rare in this grade.
Slabbed by NGC as AU 58. Only 2 finer specimens in the NGC census. Est...1200,00.
Extremely rare
Charles III (1759-1788). 1 escudo. 1780. Santiago. DA. (Cal-1487). . 3,34 g. Light scratch on the obverse. Traces of luster. Very attractive, especially for this date. The third specimen of which we are aware, and by far the finest preserved. Extremely rare, even more so in this outstanding grade. Almost XF. Est...3500,00.
First “rat-nose” type - AU 55
Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1763. Lima. JM. (Cal-1916). (Cal onza-675). . First “rat-nose” type. Somewhat weak strike and tiny planchet flaws. Very nice intense yellow color. Original luster. Rare, especially in this grade.
Slabbed by NGC as AU 55. Only 3 specimens graded higher according to the NGC census. Est...12000,00.
NGC - UNC Details
Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1774. Lima. MJ. (Cal-1934). (Cal onza-697). . Magnificent specimen with a bold strike and all details fully visible. Original luster. Light surface hairlines; nevertheless, a superb example.
Scarce in this grade, with only four specimens graded higher and one in the same condition, according to NGC census.
Slabbed by NGC as UNC Details, Cleaned. Est...7500,00.
Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1783. Madrid. JD. (Cal-1967). (Cal onza-732). . 26,92 g. Interesting small private countermark placed next to the crown on the reverse. It has an incuse lozenge-shaped form, with a palm tree between stars and the letter C below. Nice patina with light iridescent hues. Rare. Almost XF. Est...4500,00.
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