Spain 2 Escudos 1556-98 “Best One Ever” NGC 61. Pirate Gold Coins Treasure. SPAIN 1556-98 2 ESCUDOS NGC 61 GOLD COB DOUBLOON FULL CROWN, SHIELD, ASSAYER, MINT, DENOMINATION & LEGENDS! PERFECT CENTERING, PERFECT CROSS & TRESSURE! ONE of the BEST! KING PHILIP II SPAIN 1556-98 2 ESCUDOS NGC 61SEVILLE MINT (MINT STATE) KING PHILIP II. I would have to say this must be tied, “the” FINEST PIECE we’ve had in regards to Luster and Roundness (the other is in our store in a NGC 63 holder is about the same, regardless of Grade) and incredible gold strike!!! Actually this is one of the clearest I’ve ever seen the “PHILIPPVS” is completely in tact in the legend as well. Truly an immaculate piece, truly a Trophy Piece for the issue! Philip II of Spain (Spanish: Felipe II; 21 May 1527 â 13 September 1598) was King of Spain (as Philip II in Castille and Philip I in Aragon) and Portugal as Philip I (Portuguese: Filipe I). During his marriage to Queen Mary I, he was King of England and Ireland and pretender to the kingdom of France. As heir to the Duchy of Burgundy, he was lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands. Known in Spanish as “Philip the Prudent” (Felipe el Prudente), his empire included territories in every continent then known to Europeans and during his reign Spain was the foremost Western European power. Under his rule, Spain reached the height of its influence and power, directing explorations all around the world and settling the colonisation of territories in all the known continents including his namesake Philippine islands. However, he was also responsible for four separate state bankruptcies in 1557, 1560, 1575, and 1596; precipitating the declaration of independence which created the Dutch Republic in 1581; and the disastrous fate of the 1588 invasion of England. Philip was born in Valladolid, the son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, and his consort, Isabella of Portugal. He was described by the Venetian ambassador Paolo Fagolo in 1563 as slight of stature and round-faced, with pale blue eyes, somewhat prominent lip, and pink skin, but his overall appearance is very attractive. ” The Ambassador went on to say “He dresses very tastefully, and everything that he does is courteous and gracious. The item “SPAIN 2 ESCUDOS NGC 61 PIRATE GOLD COINS 1556-98 TREASURE DOUBLOON COB PHILIP II” is in sale since Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Europe\Spain”. The seller is “pirategoldcoins” and is located in La Jolla, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
- Certification: NGC
- Year: 1556
- Composition: Gold
- Denomination: Escudo