Peru 1805-L JP escudo
This specimen was lot 25223 in Heritage sale 61487 (Dallas, TX, May 2025), where it sold for $840. The catalog description[1] noted, "Peru. Flashy and Sole Certified 1805 Lima Escudo. Charles IV gold Escudo 1805 LM-JP AU Details (Reverse Spot Removed) NGC, Lima mint. Another elusive fractional gold issue from the reign of Charles IV, where survivors of single Escudos from Lima are often celebrated regardless of preservation. Currently the lone example submitted to either grading service and the first to come to market in decades. From the Monedero Collection of Peru and Latin American Coins." This coin was minted in Lima of a type struck 1791-1808 using the standard bust of Charles IV. This type is the most numerous of one escudo issues from Peru but it is much scarcer than contemporary dates from Mexico or Colombia.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.38 g, 0.875 fine gold, .095 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Cayón-14116, Fr-43, KM 89, Cal-1101.
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- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2025 May 13 - 14 The Monedero Collection of Peru and Latin American Coins Showcase Auction #61487, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2025.
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