★ 8 Escudos 1793 M ★

MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos IV, king of Spain, 1788-1808. 8 Escudos 1793 M (Gold, 36 mm, 27.00 g, 12 h), Ciudad de México (Mexico City). CAROL•IIII•D•G• - HISP•ET IND•R• / •1793• Draped and cuirassed bust of CarIos IV to right. Rev. •IN•UTROQ•FELIX• - •AUSPICE•DEO• / M• - •FM Crowned coat of arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; in field to left and right, 8 - S. Friedberg 43. KM 159. Very minor scratches on the obverse and minor area of weakness on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Numisor E-Auction 1, 29 September 2015, 327.