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1 Escudo - Charles II milled
1699 year| Gold (.917) | 3.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1699 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM · REX · 1699
Comment
KM#231.1 GRACKM#231.2 GRAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo - Charles II (milled) 1699 from Spain is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Spain. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the last Habsburg king of Spain and ruled from 1665 until his death in 1700. During his reign, Spain was facing economic challenges, including inflation and a decline in the value of its currency. The minting of this coin, which was made of gold and had a high value, was likely an attempt to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the Spanish currency. Despite these efforts, the coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist.
