© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Escudos - Charles II Segovia mint; 1st type
1682 year| Gold (.917) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1682 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#425839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil in inner dotted circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ HISPANIARVM ✤ REX ✤ 1687
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
This type is not mentioned in Krause Catalog.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos - Charles II (Segovia mint; 1st type) 1682 from Spain is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Spain. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was known as "the Bewitched" due to his physical and mental disabilities. Despite these challenges, Charles II was able to implement a number of reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the Spanish economy. The 8 Escudos coin was a part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout Spain and its colonies.
