4 Escudos - Philip V

The 4 Escudos coin from Colombia, minted during the reign of Philip V (1740-1746), was part of a series of coins known as the "Piezas de A dos" or "Two-Escudo Pieces." These coins were minted in gold and were used as a medium of exchange in Colombia during the 18th century. The 4 Escudos coin was the highest denomination in this series and was equivalent to 4 Spanish dollars. It's interesting to note that the coin , made of gold and weighing 13.54g, was a significant amount of money during that time period and would have been used for large transactions or as a store of value.

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