Spain 1629-S R 2 escudos
This specimen was lot 50 in Sedwick Treasure Auction 27 (Winter Park, FL, May 2020), where it sold for $1,547. The catalog description[1] noted, "Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, 1629(R), NGC AU 55. Nice full shield and cross with full details, clear 1629 date, bold full denomination and nearly full king's name, traces of luster, hairline edge-split. NGC #5719554-009." This type was struck intermittently at Seville 1621-61 with assayer R noted for 1623-34 and 1643-51. It is noted as the most common two escudos of the seventeenth century. The type is also mentioned for Madrid and Cuenca but those issues are much scarcer. It is hammered.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.86 g, 0.917 fine gold, this specimen 6.75 grams.
Catalog reference: Cal-1829; KM-82.1. Cayón-6646.
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- [1]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia and Cori Sedwick Downing, Treasure Auction 27, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 2020.
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