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8 Escudos - Philip V Segovia mint; 3rd type
| Gold (.917) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1721-1723 |
| 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#26163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ HISPANIARUM ✤ REX ✤ F ✤ 8 ✤ 1721
Translation: King of the Spains
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Spain, minted between 1721 and 1723, features an interesting fact: it was one of the last coins to be minted using the traditional "cruzado" technique, which involved striking the coin multiple times to create a cross-like pattern on its surface. This technique was eventually replaced by more modern minting methods, making the 8 Escudos coin a unique piece of numismatic history.
