Peru 1705-L H 8 escudos
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This specimen was lot 21318 in Stack's Bowers ANA Auction (Denver, CO, August 2017), where it sold for $19,387.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "PERU. 8 Escudos, 1705-H. Philip V (1700-46). PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, Unc Details Secure Holder. Great centering. Previously cleaned, though a wholesome and desirable example. Bold strike, quite lustrous and excellent eye appeal. From the Blue Moon Collection. Ex: 1715 Plate Fleet." Cob eight escudos were struck at the Lima mint 1701-47 for Philip V of Spain and became the "doubloons" of pirate lore.
Recorded mintage: 110,670.
Specification: 27.07 g, 0.917 fine gold, .798 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Cayón-9898, Fr-7; KM-38.1; Cal-Type 4#15.
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- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Kyle Ponterio and Chris Chatigny, The August 2017 Denver ANA Auction: Ancients, Selections from The Richard Stuart Collection & World Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2017.
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