© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Escudos - Philip V Seville mint; cross, 1st type
1701 year| Gold (.917) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1701 |
| 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#107458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross in quatrefoil
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ 1701
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Mintmark (S), assayer's initial (M) and value (VIII) in obverse.
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Spain, minted in 1701 during the reign of Philip V, features a unique design element - a cross on the reverse side. This cross is known as the "Cross of the Order of the Golden Fleece" and was added to the coin's design to signify the king's membership in the prestigious Order of the Golden Fleece. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early 18th-century Spanish coinage, made from .917 gold and weighing 27 grams.
