4 Escudos - Charles II (Segovia,milled) 1683-1687 front 4 Escudos - Charles II (Segovia,milled) 1683-1687 back
4 Escudos - Charles II (Segovia,milled) 1683-1687 photo
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4 Escudos - Charles II Segovia,milled

 
Gold (.917) 13 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1683-1687
Value
4 Escudos (64)
Currency
Real (1497-1833)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
13 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Roller milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111211
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cross in quatrefoil

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIARVM · REX · 1683

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos - Charles II (Segovia, milled) 1683-1687 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the last Habsburg king of Spain and ruled from 1665 until his death in 1700. During his reign, Spain experienced a number of challenges, including economic difficulties, military conflicts, and political instability. Despite these challenges, the 4 Escudos coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its minting continued until the end of Charles II's reign.