2018 Spain 150 Years Since the Escudos 4-pc Gold Proof Set

Commemorate The Beauty And History Of Spanish Gold Escudos

In 1868, one of the most important monetary laws in Spain was enacted that introduced the Peseta as the nation's single monetary unit. In doing so, however, the act caused the removal of Gold Escudo coins from circulation. In 2018, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of this momentous event, the Spanish Royal Mint issued four legal tender gold coins in 2018 with different sizes and denominations to correspond to the one, two, four, and eight Escudos. Struck with a stunning Proof finish, this four-piece collection includes faithful reproductions of noteworthy Spanish Gold Escudo coins from the 1500s up to the 1700s. The only changes made to the original designs are the 2018 year of issue, the face value in Euros, and the mint mark of the Spanish Royal Mint:

• The 1 Escudo coin is a reproduction of the gold 1 Escudo coin struck in 1759 during the final year of King Ferdinand VI's reign and shows Ferdinand's wigged bust. This commemorative reproduction was struck in 3.375 grams of 99.9% pure gold and bears a modern denomination of 50 Euros and measures 18 mm in diameter. It is limited to a worldwide release of just 2,500 coins.
• The 2-Escudo coin is a reproduction of a 2 Escudo coin struck during the reign of King Felipe III in 1607. It was also known as a "doubloon" or "pistole." This commemorative reproduction was struck in 6.75 grams of 99.9% pure gold and bears a modern denomination of 100 Euros and measures 23 mm in diameter. It is limited to a worldwide release of just 2,000 coins.
• The 4-Escudo coin is a reproduction of the Castilian gold 4-Escudo coin, struck during the reign of King Felipe II. The actual mint year is unknown, as coins did not carry the number of the year systematically until 1588. This commemorative reproduction was struck in 13.5 grams of 99.9% pure gold and bears a modern denomination of 200 Euros and measures 30 mm in diameter. It is limited to a worldwide release of just 1,500 coins.
• The 8-Escudo coin is a reproduction of a gold 8-Escudo coin struck at the Madrid Mint in 1719, during the reign of King Felipe V. This coin was also known as a "quadruple pistole." This commemorative reproduction was struck in 27 grams of 99.9% pure gold and bears a modern denomination of 400 Euros and measures 38 mm in diameter. It is limited to a worldwide release of just 1,000 coins.

Each set comes beautifully housed in a presentation case and accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity for each coin. Only a limited number of these sets were ever made available so don't delay, reserve your 2018 Spain 150 Years Since the Escudos Four-Piece Gold Proof Set now before our limited supply disappears!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF HISTORY'S GREATEST COINS – This set commemorates the 150th anniversary of the last Gold Escudo coins and includes four commemorative coins honoring the 1, 2, 4, and 8 Escudos struck from the 1500s up to the 1700s, among the most famous gold coins ever struck during the time of pirates and buccaneers of the Spanish Main.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each coin in this four-piece set was struck by the world-renowned Spanish Royal Mint in 99.9% pure gold.
• LEGAL-TENDER COMMEMORATIVE COINS – These coins are legal tender in Spain and the European Union with denomination ranging from 50 Euros to 400 Euros.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Each coin in your 2018 Spain 150 Years Since the Escudos Four-Piece Gold Set comes in gorgeous Proof condition with beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• LOW LIMITED EDITION – These coins were struck with extremely limited mintages–2,500 for the 1 Escudo 50 Euros coin, 2,000 for the 2 Escudo 100 Euros coin, 1,500 for the 4 Escudo 200 Euros coins, and 1,000 for the 8 Escudo 400 Euros coin.

Revel in the glory of pirate treasures with this fantastic 2018-dated four-piece gold Proof set from the Royal Spanish Mint that pays tribute to 150 Years Since the Escudos was last struck. Only limited quantities are available so order yours now!