1598-1621 SPAIN GOLD 2 ESCUDOS NGC MS62

$6,090.00 USD

SPAIN GOLD 2 ESCUDOS, COB STYLE, SEVILLE, KING PHILIP III. TIED FOR FINEST KNOWN!

This coin was minted during the reign of Philip III, a period marked by Spain's continued influence in Europe and the Americas. The wealth from the New World, including gold and silver, was crucial in maintaining Spain's economic and military power.

The observe features a shield with the royal coat of arms, along with the mint mark "S" for Seville. The legend typically reads "PHILIPPVS III DEI GRATIA" (Philip III, by the grace of God).

The reserve displays a Jerusalem cross with various heraldic symbols in the quadrants. The legend usually reads "HISPANIARVM REX" (King of the Spains).