Mexico 1712-MXo J 8 escudos
This specimen was lot 30410 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $33,600. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Philip V gold Cob 8 Escudos 1712 MXo-J MS62 NGC, Mexico City mint. From the 1715 Plate Fleet. The rare "bar end cross" variety with "ears" in the corners of the reverse cross, only seen on issues of 1711-1712. Struck on a broad flan, with much of the reverse design visible and the final two numerals of the date legible upon the obverse; dated examples of this variety are excessively uncommon, and indeed this piece represents the sole such example certified by NGC to date. Unquestionably Mint State, lustrous, and an ideal representative of the type. Ex. Leu Numismatik Auction 85 (October 2002, Lot 469). From the Paramount Collection."
All Mexican colonial gold may be considered scarce. This type is listed for 1702-13. Most specimens lack dates.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.07 g, 0.917 fine gold; this specimen 26.76 g.
Catalog reference: KM 57.1, Fr-6, Cal-2208 (prev. Cal-104), Cayón-9935.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3096, featuring the Paramount Collection of World & Ancient Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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