Mexico 1 Escudo 1712-13 "Philip V" PCGS 58
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MEXICO. Philip V (1700–1746). Gold Cob Escudo, ND (1712–1713), Mexico City Mint, assayer J. PCGS AU-58.
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Fr-7c; KM-51.2; Cal-1737. 3.40 gms.
A handsome survivor of the early Bourbon era, struck under Philip V—the first king of Spain from the House of Bourbon, whose accession to the throne ignited the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714). This compact one-escudo cob, produced at the venerable Mexico City Mint, bears the hallmarks of its hand-hammered manufacture: a slightly irregular flan, yet with a boldly impressed shield and cross that retain impressive detail despite its diminutive size.
The surfaces glow with a soft, pale golden hue and gentle satiny texture, the coin showing only the lightest signs of handling consistent with its nearly uncirculated designation. Despite the uneven strike typical of the series, the major elements remain clear and pleasingly legible, capturing both the artistry and utilitarian purpose of colonial Spanish gold coinage in the New World.
A charming and evocative example of early 18th-century Mexican gold, this escudo offers both aesthetic appeal and historical resonance. Its compact elegance makes it a desirable addition for collectors of Spanish colonial issues, where quality survivors of this period remain ever in demand.
see enlarged pictures featuring "white coral" throughout
Fr-7c; KM-51.2; Cal-1737. 3.40 gms.
A handsome survivor of the early Bourbon era, struck under Philip V—the first king of Spain from the House of Bourbon, whose accession to the throne ignited the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714). This compact one-escudo cob, produced at the venerable Mexico City Mint, bears the hallmarks of its hand-hammered manufacture: a slightly irregular flan, yet with a boldly impressed shield and cross that retain impressive detail despite its diminutive size.
The surfaces glow with a soft, pale golden hue and gentle satiny texture, the coin showing only the lightest signs of handling consistent with its nearly uncirculated designation. Despite the uneven strike typical of the series, the major elements remain clear and pleasingly legible, capturing both the artistry and utilitarian purpose of colonial Spanish gold coinage in the New World.
A charming and evocative example of early 18th-century Mexican gold, this escudo offers both aesthetic appeal and historical resonance. Its compact elegance makes it a desirable addition for collectors of Spanish colonial issues, where quality survivors of this period remain ever in demand.
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