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8 Escudos - Felipe V Seville, mintmark on obverse
| Issuer | Spain |
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| Year | 1701 |
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| Weight | 27 g |
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| Obverse description | Crowned quartered royal shield of Spain bearing the arms of Castile, León, Aragon, and Granada, with a central escutcheon bearing the fleur-de-lis of the Bourbon dynasty, all within an ornamental frame. The mintmark 'S' for Seville appears prominently in the field to the left of the shield, with the denomination mark 'VIII' to the right. The surrounding circular legend reads PHILIPPVS V DEI GRAT S M VIII in Latin characters. The coin exhibits the characteristic macuña-influenced milled style of early Bourbon coinage, with a milled or beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | PHILIPPVS V DEI GRAT S M VIII |
| Reverse description | Bold Greek cross centered within a quatrefoil composed of four lobed arches, with a floral rosette or pellet ornament placed in each lobe angle, creating an elegant symmetrical design. The cross and quatrefoil are rendered in high relief within the coin's field. The circular legend HISPANIARUM REX surrounds the design, with the date 1701 appearing in the upper portion of the field between the legend and the quatrefoil. A beaded or milled border frames the entire reverse composition. |
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