2 Escudos - Philip V (Madrid mint; 2nd portrait) 1730-1734 front 2 Escudos - Philip V (Madrid mint; 2nd portrait) 1730-1734 back
2 Escudos - Philip V (Madrid mint; 2nd portrait) 1730-1734 photo
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2 Escudos - Philip V Madrid mint; 2nd portrait

 
Gold (.917) 6.8 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1730-1734
Value
2 Escudos (32)
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
6.8 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#107428
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI
J M F

Translation: The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God

Comment

Varieties:

1730 M (Cal#329) Without assayer's initials

1731 MJF (Cal#331) Assayer's initials at right of M

1731 MJF (Cal#332) Small assayer's initials at left and right of M

Interesting fact

The 2 Escudos coin from Spain, minted between 1730-1734, features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of Madrid is present on the reverse side, indicating its minting location.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1732 MJF 26928 - - - - - -
1733 MJF 34340 - - - - - -
1734 MJF 9078 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Escudos - Philip V (Madrid mint; 2nd portrait) 1730-1734 coin.