1593 Spain Philip II Gold Cob 4 Escudos NGC AU55 Finest Known Ultra Rare

1593 Spain Philip II Gold Cob 4 Escudos NGC AU55 Finest Known.

This example is the Finest Known and one of 2 examples only example certified by NGC. The other being a XF45.

Gold Spanish Cobs often lived a fairly short life and were often heavily circulated when available or were melted and recoined upon being received. This example is the finest known of this type graded through NGC.

Features:

Issuer Spain

King Philip II (1556-1598)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 1589-1598 (1566-1598)

Value 4 Escudos (64)

Currency Real (1497-1833)

Composition Gold (.917)

Weight 13 g

Diameter 28 mm

Thickness 1 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technique Hammered

Demonetized Yes

Number N# 92550 Help

Obverse:
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PHILIPPVS II DEI GRATIA
S B 1593
Unabridged legend: Philippus II, Dei Gratia. Sevilla. Juan Vicente Bravo
Translation: Philip II, by the grace of God. Seville. Juan Vicente Bravo.

Reverse:
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM REX
Translation: King of the Spains
Mints
B Real Casa de la Moneda, Burgos, Spain
S Real Casa de la Moneda, Seville, Spain