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1 Escudo - Isabel II
| Silver (.900) | 13 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1864-1868 |
| Value | 1 Escudo |
| Currency | Escudo (1864-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REINA DE LAS ESPAÑAS
PLUS ULTRA
*UN ESCUDO*
Translation:
Queen of the Spains
Further Beyond
One Escudo
Engraver: Luis Marchionni Hombrón
Edge
Embossed lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEY PATRIA REY
Translation: Law, country, king
Comment
KM#626.1 Madrid - 6 pointed starKM#626.2 Seville - 7 pointed star
Interesting fact
The 1 Escudo coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Isabel II (1864-1868), was the first coin to feature the portrait of a Spanish monarch. This was a significant departure from the previous design, which featured the Spanish coat of arms. The change in design was intended to personalize the coinage and emphasize the role of the monarch in Spanish society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1868 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo - Isabel II 1864-1868 coin.
