8 Escudos - Philip V 1701-1732 front 8 Escudos - Philip V 1701-1732 back
8 Escudos - Philip V 1701-1732 photo
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8 Escudos - Philip V

 
Gold (.917) 26.8 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1701-1732
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
26.8 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15088
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross in lobes. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPANIARVM ET YNDIARVM REX+

Translation: King of Spains and Indias

Comment

KM#57.1 Cross crosslet in reverse, mintmark "M" and "o" over "X"
KM#57.2 Cross of Jerusalem in reverse, mintmark "o" over "M"
KM#57.3 like KM#57.2 with date 1714 in reverse

Interesting fact

The 8 Escudos coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Gold (.917) weighing 26.8 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted during Philip V's reign from 1701 to 1732. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can reach up to tens of thousands of dollars in the collector's market.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1713 MXo J - - - - - -
1714 Mo J - - - - - -
1715 Mo J - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos - Philip V 1701-1732 coin.