© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Escudos - Philip V
| Gold (.917) | 13 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1729 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ HISPANIARUM ✤ REX ✤ S ✤ J ✤ 4 ✤ 1723
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
KM#314.1 Madrid mint
KM#314.2 Seville mint
KM#314.3 Segovia mint
Interesting fact
The 4 Escudos coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V (1719-1729), is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the Spanish military during the War of the Quadruple Alliance (1718-1720). This conflict was fought between Spain and a coalition of four European powers: France, Britain, Austria, and the Dutch Republic. The coin's gold content and value made it an ideal medium of exchange for soldiers' wages and other military expenses.
