Lot 831
Spain. Gold 8 Escudos, 1713-M (Seville). Fr-247; KM-247.2. 26.95 grams. Philip V, 1700-1746. Bourbon coat of arms within crowned shield. Reverse: Cross within quadrilobe. Attractive and lustrous. A beautiful example, blessed by an unusually even strike, lustrous and truly pleasing. Rare. NGC graded MS-64.
Philip was the first of the French Bourbon kings to rule in Spain. When the Spanish ambassador was introduced to Philip, he knelt and lauded his new king via a long speech in Spanish. Louis XIV of France was present as well. Ironically, the French king understood the Spanish speech while the Spanish king did not. As we see on this wonderful gold coin, the royal bloods of Europe were blending, and alliances were changing the texture of the old world just as the New World was coming into its own.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized $9,200 |
