Spain — 2 Escudos Gold Cob Philip III of Spain | ND (1609–1621) | Seville Mint NGC AU53 | 6.74 grams | KM 7 | Cal-Type 197

Struck at the historic Seville mint during the reign of Philip III, this hand-hammered 2 Escudos embodies the raw, untamed gold coinage of Spain’s global empire at its height. Issued between 1609 and 1621, this piece circulated at a time when Spanish treasure fleets were ferrying New World riches across the Atlantic, fueling the ambitions of Europe’s most powerful monarchy.

The classic cob design is unmistakable — bold, deeply impressed devices struck onto an irregular flan, each coin uniquely individual. The obverse displays the iconic Habsburg shield, its quarters representing the vast dominions of Spain. The cross reverse, framed within a quatrefoil, radiates medieval strength and unmistakable authority. The deeply punched mintmark “S” of Seville ties the piece to one of Spain’s most important mints — the gateway through which American gold entered Europe.

Graded NGC AU53, this example stands far above the typical survivors of this rugged series. The strike is strong for the type, with clear central detail and attractive, problem-free gold surfaces. The legends and shield elements remain impressively bold, and the coin retains the warm luster that collectors prize in early 17th-century Spanish gold.

Weighing 6.74 grams, this 2 Escudos would have represented substantial wealth in its day — a coin fit for merchants, nobles, and empire-builders alike. These were the very coins that moved through the hands of conquistadors, financiers, and sea captains, forming the backbone of Spain’s monetary dominance.

Each cob is a small sculpture of empire — struck by hand, shaped by force, and preserved against the odds. A powerful and highly collectible example of Philip III gold, certified About Uncirculated and radiating four centuries of history.