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½ Escudo - Charles II
1695 year| Gold (.917) | 1.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (⅘) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#109222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diamond-shaped shield
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo coin from the Kingdom of Majorca is that it was minted during the reign of Charles II, who was known as "the Bewitched" due to his physical and mental disabilities. Despite his challenges, Charles II was able to rule for 44 years and implement several important reforms in the kingdom.
