© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Escudos - Philip IV Madrid
| Gold (.917) | 27 g | - |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1663 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jerusalem cross in quatrefoil. Legend with date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM REX 1631
Translation: King of Spain
Comment
KM#136.1 value as VIIIKM#136.2 value as 8
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin was used as a means of payment for the Spanish military during the Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648. The coin was widely accepted and trusted among merchants and soldiers, and it played a significant role in financing the war efforts of the Spanish Empire.
