4 Escudos - Philip V (Seville mint; cross; 2nd type) 1701-1718 front 4 Escudos - Philip V (Seville mint; cross; 2nd type) 1701-1718 back
4 Escudos - Philip V (Seville mint; cross; 2nd type) 1701-1718 photo
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4 Escudos - Philip V Seville mint; cross; 2nd type

 
Gold (.917) 13 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1701-1718
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#107431
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cross in quatrefoil in inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✤ HISPANIARUM ✤ REX ✤ 1718
S M
4

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 during the reign of Philip V (1701-1718) at the Seville mint, features a unique design element - a cross on the reverse side. This cross is not only a symbol of Christianity, but it also serves as a mintmark, indicating the coin's origin from the Seville mint. This interesting fact adds to the coin's historical and numismatic significance, making it a valuable collector's item for those interested in Spanish coins and history.