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½ Escudo - Philip V 2nd type
| Gold (.917) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1746 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀
P ❀ S ❀ J
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
KM#361.1 Madrid mint
KM#361.2 Seville mint
Varieties:
Krause Catalog indicates the same Type (KM#361.1 & KM#361.2) for the year 1738 as for the following years (1742-1746) of the Madrid and Seville Mints, but this year is different in design and, above all, in the obverse and reverse lettering.
1738 (Type 1 Madrid mint) 1738 (Type 1 Seville mint) 1742-1746 (Type 2)
Interesting fact
The ½ Escudo coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V (1742-1746), is interesting because it was one of the first coins to use the "pillar" design, which featured two crowned pillars on either side of the shield, symbolizing the Pillars of Hercules and the unity of the Spanish Empire. This design became a hallmark of Spanish coinage and was used for many years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1743 MJF | 228480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 MAJ | 297416 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 MAJ | 185395 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 MAJ | 54835 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Escudo - Philip V (2nd type) 1742-1746 coin.
