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Revision as of 20:17, 15 September 2023
This specimen was lot 25605 in Heritage sale 3032 (Chicago, April 2014), where it sold for $3,965.63. The catalog description[1] noted, "Philip V gold cob 8 Escudos 1741 L-V, Lima mint, VF. Probably ex-jewelry with lightly polished surfaces, but nearly full weight at 26.77 grams. Otherwise, this coin shows nicely centered details with full date, mintmark and assayer and a decent strike." This eight escudos was struck during the second reign of Philip V. Milled gold coinage commenced in 1751.
Reported Mintage: 92,320.
Specification: 27.07 g, 0.917 fine gold, .798 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Cayón-10064, KM 38.2, Cal. 60, Cal.Onza 334.
- Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, vol. 1, Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005.
- 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, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3032, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.
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