© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
4 Escudos - Philip V Seville mint; cross; 1st type
1701 year| Gold (.917) | 13 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1701 |
| 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#107433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ 1701
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
1701; KM#256 (Seville mint; cross; 1st type): Mintmark (S), assayer's initial (M) and face value (IIII) on obverse.
1701-1718; KM#257 (Seville mint; cross; 2nd type): Mintmark (S), assayer's initial and face value (4) on reverse.
1712-1715; KM#295 (Seville mint; cross; 3rd type): Mintmark (S), assayer's initial (M) and face value (IIII) on obverse and mintmark (S), assayer's initial (M) and face value (4) on reverse.
Interesting fact
The 4 Escudos coin from Spain, minted in 1701 during the reign of Philip V, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "cross" design on the reverse side, which was a distinctive mark of the Seville mint. This feature was used to distinguish the coins minted in Seville from those minted in other parts of Spain. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with a gold content of 91.7% and a weight of 13 grams.
