© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Escudos - Philip V Madrid mint; cross, 3rd type
| Gold (.917) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1711-1714 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ 1712
Translation: King of the Spains
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Spain, minted between 1711 and 1714, features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, known as the "cross of the third type." This cross was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's purity and authenticity, as it was a common practice during that time period to countermark coins with a cross to ensure their legitimacy. This feature makes the 8 Escudos coin a distinct and interesting piece of numismatic history.
