© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
4 Escudos - Philip V Seville mint; no initials
| Gold (.917) | 13 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1730 |
| 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#107453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI
❀ S ❀
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 between 1729 and 1730, features an interesting design element. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of King Philip V, while the reverse side features the Spanish coat of arms. What makes this coin stand out is that it was minted during a time when Spain was transitioning from the old Julian calendar to the new Gregorian calendar, which resulted in an 11-day difference between the two calendars. As a result, some coins from this era, including the 4 Escudos, display both the old and new calendar years, making them a unique and interesting collector's item.
