Description
Spanish Empire, Chile, King Charles III (1759-1788 AD), Gold 8 Escudos (26.79g, 37mm), 1761 So J, Santiago mint. Obverse: Bare headed and draped bust of Fernando VI, King of Spain 1746-1759 AD, facing to right, legend around, “CAROLUS· III· D·G· HISPAN· ET IND· REX *1761*”. Reverse: Crowned Coat of Arms of Spain used in Chile at the time of independence, legend around, “NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR So J”. KM-20. Some field marks and weakness across the shield of arms. Details About Extremely Fine.
The Obverse Latin legend reads “Carolus Tertius, Dei Gratia, Hispaniae et Indiae Rex”, with an English translation of “Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies”. The Reverse Latin legend is stated in full and has an English translation “I/We Follow the Great Name”.