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Philip V 4 Escudos
Spain
1700–1746
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 2 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$1,911.00
Based on Gold spot price ($4,804.945/oz) · 91.7% purity · 13.49g
Updated 3:56 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Spain |
| Years Minted | 1700–1746 |
| Composition | 0.917 gold |
| Weight | 13.49 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Design
Obverse
Bust of King Philip V facing right, with his name and title inscribed.
Reverse
Spanish coat of arms flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, with waves and motto.
History & Notable Facts
The 4 Escudos coins of Philip V were struck during the War of the Spanish Succession, a conflict that often interrupted their production with sudden demands for bullion.
This gold piece, valued at four escudos, featured the king's bust on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. Minting occurred mainly in Madrid, though records from some years are spotty due to wartime chaos. We know the coins used high-purity gold, typically sourced from American colonies, but exact assays varied.
Variations exist, like those with different edge markings, yet no comprehensive catalog covers them all. Mintage figures? Largely lost to history, thanks to that 1838 fire in the archives.
Philip V himself wasn't much for numismatics; he probably cared more about holding onto his throne.
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