Description:
Obverse: Portrait of King Charles IV (Carlos IV) of Spain, facing right, with the inscription "CAROL. IIII. D.G. HISP. ET IND. R." and the date "1803" below.
Reverse: Spanish coat of arms within a crowned shield surrounded by the inscription "IN UTROQ FELIX AUSPICE DEO." Denomination "8 S" (8 escudos) is displayed on the sides of the shield.
Mintmark: The "M" with a small "o" above indicates that this coin was minted in Mexico City.
Historical Note: The 8 Escudos gold coin, often referred to as a "Doubloon," was one of the highest denominations in colonial Spain's currency system. These coins were widely circulated and highly valued for international trade during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Minted in Mexico City, this coin reflects Spain's extensive influence in the Americas.
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