2 Escudos - Philip IV 1660 front 2 Escudos - Philip IV 1660 back
2 Escudos - Philip IV 1660 photo
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2 Escudos - Philip IV

1660 year
Gold (.917) 6.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States)
King
Philip III (1621-1665)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1660
Value
2 Escudos (16⁄5)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
6.8 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#109228
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Diamond-shaped shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: + MAIORICARVM CATOLICVS 1660

Interesting fact

The 2 Escudos coin from the Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) made of Gold (.917) weighing 6.8 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted in 1660 during the reign of Philip IV. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on its condition and rarity.