Description:
Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of King Carlos IV of Spain, with the inscription "CAROL IIII D G HISP ET IND R" (Carlos IV, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies). The year "1803" is inscribed below.
Reverse: Displays the Spanish royal coat of arms, adorned with the crown at the top. The surrounding inscription reads "IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO," which translates to "Happy under God's protection." The "S" mint mark signifies it was minted in the Seville Mint.
Historical Note: The 8 Escudos gold coin, often referred to as a "Doubloon," was a significant coin in Spain's colonial economy, widely circulated across the Spanish Empire and valued for its gold content. Coins like this played a vital role in transatlantic trade and are highly sought after by collectors for their historical and numismatic significance.
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