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8 Escudos - Philip V
| Gold (.917) | 27.07 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1691-1700 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Cob |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend around cross
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Gold (.917) weighing 27.07 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted during Philip V's reign from 1691-1700. 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.
