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4 Escudos - Philip IV
| Gold (.917) | 13 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1629-1665 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#57122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM REX 1629
Comment
KM#56.1 MadridKM#56.2 Seville
KM#107 in older editions
Interesting fact
The 4 Escudos coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip IV (1629-1665), is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the ransom of Spanish prisoners during the Thirty Years' War. This coin was made of gold (.917) and weighed 13 grams, making it a valuable and significant piece of currency at the time.
