4 Escudos - Philip V (Cuenca) 1725 front 4 Escudos - Philip V (Cuenca) 1725 back
4 Escudos - Philip V (Cuenca) 1725 photo
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4 Escudos - Philip V Cuenca

1725 year
Gold (.917) 13 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1725
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
References
Numista
N#107441
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Cross in quatrefoil.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 🏵 HISPANIARUM 🏵 REX 🏵 CA 🏵 JJ 🏵 4 🏵 1725

Translation: King of the Spains

Interesting fact

The 4 Escudos coin from Spain, minted in 1725 during the reign of Philip V, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "Cuenca" design on the reverse side, which depicts the city's coat of arms and a shield with the royal arms of Spain. This design was only used for coins minted in Cuenca, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.