2 Escudos - Philip IV Segovia,shield in circle
1651 year| Gold (.917) | 6.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1651 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM REX 1651
Interesting fact
The 2 Escudos coin from Spain, minted in 1651 during the reign of Philip IV, features a unique design element - a shield in a circle. This shield is believed to represent the coat of arms of the Spanish Empire at the time, and its inclusion on the coin was a symbol of the king's power and authority.
