$4,888.00 USD
– SOLDStruck during the expansive reign of Philip II of Spain, this gold 2 Escudos coin embodies the wealth, maritime power, and colonial dominance of 16th-century Spain. These escudos played a vital role in global commerce, circulating heavily throughout Europe and the New World. The gold sourced from Spain’s American territories, particularly Peru and Mexico, found its way into such coins, making them tangible relics of early transatlantic economic networks.
Obverse: Displays the detailed crowned coat of arms of the Spanish Habsburgs, integrating the emblems of Castile, León, Aragon, and other royal domains. Flanking the shield are the mintmark and assayer initials, typically indicative of a Seville or Toledo origin.
Reverse: Features the Jerusalem cross with lions and castles in the quadrants, framed within an ornate quatrefoil and surrounded by a legend.
Graded NGC AU58, this example exhibits exceptional luster for a hammered gold piece, with near-mint sharpness and minimal surface disruption. The fields are remarkably clean, suggesting careful striking and limited circulation. This near-choice specimen is a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Spanish colonial gold or early modern European coinage.
SPAIN GOLD 2 ESCUDOS, SEVILLE, KING PHILIP II, SQUARE D
