Collecting is booming in Spain, and, consequently, thousands of antique coin owners are watching for the moment to sell for extreme profit. One coin, among these, could fetch astonishing prices as high as 1.5 million dollars if it hits the right collector’s hands. So do not overlook your home—search for this rare and highly coveted piece, which attains this status owing to its exclusivity. Just eight examples are known; one could be hiding in any household across the country. Over 400 years old, the coin may well have been passed down to anyone in the family as one of its heirlooms.
The coin that will make you rich—find it, and you will be a billionaire
The Centén Segoviano is popular and desirable in the world of numismatics. The Centén Segoviano was minted on three occasions in Spain, in 1609, 1623, and 1633 during the reign of King Philip III. The most poised version champions monarchies within an engraving, a Cross of Jerusalem, and an inscription to King Philip himself. Also, the religious symbolism elevating it in value further estimates the coin to reach an age of 1.5 million dollars, influenced by the Church coarsely in those days.
The imitation never circulated; it was rather struck as a prized presentation coin and a die for noble families. Appropriately, a gold coin equivalent to 100 escudos measures 7.55 centimeters in diameter and weighs 338 grams. While 2009 saw the last one sold for 944,000 dollars, numismatists and agents say that the actual one could soar in value to as much as two million euros. In the wake of inflation, they think that comparatively the price might be extreme by the not-so-distant future.
Other prized coins
The Centén Segoviano of Philip III is undoubtedly the most desirable item, however, there exist other coins worth mentioning, each carrying its own special allure and collectibility. A rare coin enjoys a unique appeal by virtue of its age and scarcity. The Isabel II coin, 24-carat pure gold, is thus widely considered one of the most valuable investment coins on the world market today; also of great importance is the Catholic Monarchs coin, a very rare edition issued in the 15th century in Castile, outstanding because of its historical significance and the worldwide effects of that period. There are only 20 known pieces in circulation, making this a highly prized object for a collector.
Finally, there is one other coin that will probably prove attractive to collectors, namely, the King Alfonso XIII coin, which is worth 20 pesetas and its worth grows due probably to its diversity. Check the drawers and cupboards lying all over in your home; you might someday get to reveal your jackpot treasure.
