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8 Escudos - Luis I
1724 year| Gold (.917) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (1724) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1724 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARUM ✿ REX ✿ F ✿ 8 ✿ 1724 ✿
Translation: King of the Spains
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Spain, minted in 1724 during the reign of King Luis I, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the ransom of the French king, Francis I, who was captured during the Battle of Pavia in 1525. The coin's value was significant at the time, and it played a crucial role in the negotiations for the king's release. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and history enthusiasts.
