Asking $395. SOLD. PayPal F&F preferred (add 3% for regular PayPal). Free shipping within USA. Spain: gold escudo of Charles IV, 1792-MF, Madrid mint Obverse: CAROL • IIII • D • G • HISP • ET IND • R • ; bust of Charles IV right; date below. Reverse: FELIX • A • D • / • IN • UTROQ • ; crowned arms inside chain holding the Order of the Golden Fleece; crowned "M" mintmark and "MF" mintmaster initials below. Issuer: Charles IV, King of Spain (1788-1808). Specifications: .879 fine gold, 0.0955 oz. AGW. 18 mm, 3.38 g. Madrid mint. Grade: PCGS VF30; cert. #39640152. Purchased raw. Reference: KM434, Numista 11039. Provenance: ex-Soler y Llach S.A., Spain, Auction 1113, Lot 262, 21 May 2020.* Notes: Spanish gold escudos were a mainstay of world commerce during the Age of Exploration and colonial eras, especially in the Americas. The word "escudo" means "shield". Comments: This piece has attractive toning and excellent eye appeal for an example in moderate grade. I also like the pleasant expression on the king's portrait.
