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1593 C Spain Philip II Gold Cob 2 Escudos NGC AU55 FINEST KNOWN

$ 1894.71

Availability: 38 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Year: 1593
  • Composition: Gold
  • Certification: NGC
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Denomination: Escudo
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Grade: AU 55
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain

    Description

    1593 C Spain Philip II Gold 2 Escudo Cob NGC AU55.
    This is the single Finest Known NGC has certified for the date and denomination.
    Philip II, (born May 21, 1527, Valladolid, Spain—died September 13, 1598, El Escorial), king of the Spaniards (1556–98) and king of the Portuguese (as Philip I, 1580–98), champion of the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation. During his reign the Spanish empire attained its greatest power, extent, and influence, though he failed to suppress the revolt of the Netherlands (beginning in 1566) and lost the “Invincible Armada” in the attempted invasion of England (1588).
    Features
    Issuer Spain
    King Philip II (1556-1598)
    Type Standard circulation coin
    Years 1588-1597 (1556-1598)
    Value 2 Escudos (32)
    Currency Real (1497-1833)
    Composition Gold (.917)
    Weight 6.8 g
    Diameter 26 mm
    Thickness 0.7 mm
    Shape Round (irregular)
    Demonetized Yes
    Number N# 92598
    References Cal# 30
    Recorded Mintage Unknown
    Obverse
    Crowned shield
    Reverse
    Cross in quatrofoil
    Guaranteed Genuine
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