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8 Escudos - Philip V 2nd portrait
| Gold (.917) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1738 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INITIUM SAPIENTIÆ TIMOR DOMINI
❀ S ❀ S ❀
Translation: The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God
Comment
KM#346.1 Madrid mint
KM#346.2 Seville mint
Varieties:
For the Seville Mint (KM#346.2) there are this varieties:
1729 S (Cal#194) Without assayer's initials; PHILP on lettering
1729 S (Cal#195) and 1730 S (Cal#196) Without assayer's initials; PHILIP on lettering
1731 SPA to 1730 SPJ (Cal#197 to Cal#205) With assayer's initials; PHILIP on lettering
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Spain, featuring Philip V's second portrait, has a unique feature - it was minted with a slightly concave surface, which was a distinct characteristic of Spanish gold coins during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1738 SPJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd portrait) 1729-1738 coin.
