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