Colombian gold coin «8 escudo Charles III» 1788, 23.68 g of pure gold (sample 0.875)

The gold coin was issued in 1788, in Spain during the reign of the King of Naples - Charles III, known for the fact that during his reign Spain began to make reforms that very well and productively influenced the economic side of Spain, its agriculture, road construction and education. Many simple educational institutions were opened, thanks to which the standard of living of ordinary people increased significantly and a strong new layer of people with professions, skills and skills appeared. Thanks to which state revenues increased several times.