1 Escudo - Charles II 1672-1689 front 1 Escudo - Charles II 1672-1689 back
1 Escudo - Charles II 1672-1689 photo
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1 Escudo - Charles II

 
Gold (.917) 3.4 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1672-1689
Value
1 Escudo (16)
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111198
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross in quatrefoil

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIARVM · REX · 1687

Comment

KM#46.1 Madrid
KM#46.2 Seville

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles II 1672-1689 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1672, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had a profound impact on the Spanish economy. Additionally, Charles II, who ruled Spain during this time, was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the government, which may have influenced the design and production of the coin.