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2 Escudos - Philip V Seville mint; cross; 2nd type
| Gold (.917) | 6.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1706 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#107420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil, denomination, mint mark and assayer initial at corners
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✤ HISPANIARUM ✤ REX ✤ 1704
S P
2
Translation: King of the Spains
Interesting fact
The 2 Escudos coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V (1701-1706), was part of a series of coins known as the "Piezas de A 8" or "Piezas de A ocho" (meaning "pieces of eight" in Spanish). These coins were minted in several Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Mexico and Peru, and were used as a standard unit of currency throughout the Spanish Empire. The coin , minted in Seville, Spain, features a cross on one side and the king's name and title on the other. It was made of gold (.917) and weighed 6.8 grams.
