Spain 1 Escudo - Felipe II, 1570 – 1596
Information
Country
Spain
Spain
Currency
Real
(1497 – 1833)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Escudo
Year
1570 – 1596
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.4
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Escudo from Spain. Issued from 1570 to 1596. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned coat of arms between mintmark and official's initial. Legend and date around.
- Reverse
- Jerusalem cross in 4-lobes. Beaded circle and legend around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1596 S | — | Seville | ||
| 1595 S | — | Seville,Cal#121 | ||
| 1595 T | — | Toledo | ||
| 1594 T | — | Toledo | ||
| 1593 G | — | Granada | ||
| 1593 S | — | Seville | ||
| 1592 S | — | Seville | ||
| 1590 S | — | Seville | ||
| 1570 S | — | Seville | ||
| ND (1566-1588) | — | Segovia | ||
| ND (1566-1588) | — | Seville,Cal#113 | ||
| ND (1566-1588) | — | Valladolid | ||
| ND (1566-1588) DS | — | Seville,Cal#109 | ||
| ND (1566-1588) GF | — | Granada,Cal#104 | ||
| ND (1566-1588) T | — | Toledo,Cal#125 |
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