© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Escudo - Philip V Madrid mint; monogram
1739 year| Gold (.906) | 1.75 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1739 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.906) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#425615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned "PV" monogram of Philip V.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❀ NOVUM VTILE ❀
· J · M · F ·
Comment
This coin is not mentioned in either the Krause Catalog or the 2008 Edition Calicó Catalog, but it is mentioned in the 2019 Edition Calicó Catalog with reference code 1633.1
Interesting fact
The ½ Escudo coin from Spain, minted in 1739 during the reign of Philip V, has an interesting feature. The coin's obverse side bears the monarch's monogram, "PV," which is surrounded by a wreath. This design element was a common feature of Spanish coins during this period, and it serves as a distinctive characteristic of the coin. Additionally, the coin's gold content, weighing 1.75 grams with a purity of .906, adds to its value and historical significance.
