© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Escudos - Philip III
| Gold (.917) | 6.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1621 (1598-1621) |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM REX · 1610
Comment
KM#48.1 GranadaKM#48.2 Madrid
KM#48.3 Seville
KM#48.4 Toledo
KM#48.5 Valladolid
Interesting fact
The 2 Escudos coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip III (1600-1621), is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design across different regions. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of the king and the Spanish coat of arms, was created to establish a unified currency system across the Spanish Empire. This move towards standardization helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire, and paved the way for the development of modern currency systems.
