4 Escudos - Philip V (Seville) 1731-1733 front 4 Escudos - Philip V (Seville) 1731-1733 back
4 Escudos - Philip V (Seville) 1731-1733 photo
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4 Escudos - Philip V Seville

 
Gold (.917) 13 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1731-1733
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#107454
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI
❀ S ❀ P ❀ A ❀

Translation: The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God

Comment

1729-1730; KM#345 (Seville mint; no initials): Without assayer's initials on reverse.

1731-1733; KM#359 (Seville mint): With assayer's initials on reverse.

Interesting fact

The 4 Escudos coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V (1731-1733) in Seville, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold (.917) and weighed 13 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used and accessible to the general population, unlike some other coins that were minted for special occasions or as collectibles. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and had a significant weight suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.