^Lot 1399 Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, NGC AU details / obverse damage.

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, NGC AU details / obverse damage. Cal-Type 195 or 196. 6.75 grams. The Kempen Hoard was buried in the early 1600s and was comprised of coins dating back more than a century and a half prior from various European nations at the time. Crudely struck with weak shield and several edge-cracks yet choice full cross with red-gold toning, old scrape on obverse. NGC #6284506-007. Pedigreed to the Kempen Treasure hoard (stated on label).