Something a little special and rare on offer
A full set of gold Escudos from the 1500's during King Phillip II of Spain's reign, also known as Gold Doubloons of pirate treasure legend fame.Philip II (Spanish: Felipe II; 21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598) was King of Spain from 1556 and of Portugal from 1581.
From 1554 he was King of Naples and Sicily as well as Duke of Milan. During his marriage to Queen Mary I (1554–58),
he was also King of England and Ireland. From 1555, he was lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands.
Known in Spanish as "Philip the Prudent" (Felipe el Prudente), his empire included territories on every continent then known to Europeans.
During his reign, Spain reached the height of its influence and power. This is sometimes called the Golden Age. The expression,
"the empire on which the sun never sets," was coined during Philip's time to reflect the extent of his dominion.
Gold 1 Escudos
Gold 2 Escudos (Doubloon)
Gold 4 Escudos (Double Doubloon)
At this point in history the 8 Escudos (piece of 8 ) did not exist, inflation and the large denomination came under a later king.
These coins are hammered coins not milled like modern coins. The quality of strike was not considered important at the time of creation and only the weight of the coin was considered crucial. The Doubloon and Doubloon however both have excellent quality strikes with a nicely centred image.
Coins were sourced from well known dealers in Paris and Spain.
Coins on offer:Gold 4 Escudos cob type (hammered coin)
Double Doubloon of pirate fame.
King Phillip II.
Dated 1556 to 1598
Mint: Sevilla
Weight: 13,50 g
diameter: 32 mm
Gold 2 Escudos cob type (hammered coin)
Doubloon of pirate fame.
King Phillip II.
Dated 1556 to 1598
Mint: Toledo (very rare mint)
Weight: 6.70 g
diameter: 26 mm
Gold 1 Escudos cob type (hammered coin)
King Phillip II.
Dated 1556 to 1598
Mint: Unknown
Weight: 3.37 g
diameter: 18 mm
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An excellent opportunity to fullfill a childhood pirate fantasy
Price for the complete set (Price is firm ): )
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