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[[Image:Spain H3081-32326r.jpg|300px|thumb|photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries]] | [[Image:Spain H3081-32326r.jpg|300px|thumb|photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 32326 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $114,000. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Spain]]: Amazing Fine Work Segovia 8 Escudos. Philip V gold 8 Escudos 1708 (Aqueduct)-Y AU58 NGC, Segovia mint. Of the utmost rarity, an incredible Segovian 8 Escudos from the first year of production for the series. Struck only in 1708 and 1717 before the established issue began in 1721, these initial types are considered trials by some and, when examining the fantastic die arrangement and quality of the present offering, this is not a hard fact to believe. Struck ever-so-slightly off-center on an oversized flan yet still bearing full edge dentils, the designs fantastically well-executed with only trivial surface rub defining the grade. Much of the field is matte with die-polish lines, flaring occasionally into dazzling, lustrous brilliance in the recesses. The fact that this very coin is the plate in so many references should serve as testament to its beauty, and without a doubt few can represent the type so finely as this. Simply the best, a coin which should surely ignite fervor in the heart of any collector of Spanish material, and encourage premium bidding to match." This was issued from Segovia in the midst of the War of the Spanish Succession, wherein Philip V successfully defeated the archduke Charles' attempt to seize the throne. This issue is priced ten times the already expensive eight escudos from [[Spain | + | This specimen was lot 32326 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $114,000. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Spain]]: Amazing Fine Work Segovia 8 Escudos. Philip V gold 8 Escudos 1708 (Aqueduct)-Y AU58 NGC, Segovia mint. Of the utmost rarity, an incredible Segovian 8 Escudos from the first year of production for the series. Struck only in 1708 and 1717 before the established issue began in 1721, these initial types are considered trials by some and, when examining the fantastic die arrangement and quality of the present offering, this is not a hard fact to believe. Struck ever-so-slightly off-center on an oversized flan yet still bearing full edge dentils, the designs fantastically well-executed with only trivial surface rub defining the grade. Much of the field is matte with die-polish lines, flaring occasionally into dazzling, lustrous brilliance in the recesses. The fact that this very coin is the plate in so many references should serve as testament to its beauty, and without a doubt few can represent the type so finely as this. Simply the best, a coin which should surely ignite fervor in the heart of any collector of Spanish material, and encourage premium bidding to match." This was issued from Segovia in the midst of the War of the Spanish Succession, wherein Philip V successfully defeated the archduke Charles' attempt to seize the throne. This issue is priced ten times the already expensive eight escudos from [[Spain 1711-S M 8 escudos|Seville]]. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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* Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | * Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
| − | * Calicó, Xavier, ''Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta | + | * Calicó, Xavier, ''Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Felipe VI, 1474 a 2020,'' Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 2019. |
* 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. | * 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. | ||
* <sup>[1]</sup>Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, ''Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, ''Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019. | ||
''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
| − | * [[Spain | + | * [[Spain 1707-S M 8 escudos|1707-S 8 escudos]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Barcelona 1708 dinero]], for pretender Charles III |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Barcelona 1708 2 reales]], for pretender Charles III |
* [[Spain 1708-Seg Y 2 reales|1708-Seg 2 reales]] | * [[Spain 1708-Seg Y 2 reales|1708-Seg 2 reales]] | ||
* [[Spain 1708-V F 2 reales|1708-V 2 reales]] | * [[Spain 1708-V F 2 reales|1708-V 2 reales]] | ||
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* [[Mexico 1708-MXo J 8 escudos]] | * [[Mexico 1708-MXo J 8 escudos]] | ||
* [[Peru 1708-L H 8 escudos]] | * [[Peru 1708-L H 8 escudos]] | ||
| − | * [[Spain | + | * [[Spain 1709-S M 8 escudos|1709-S 8 escudos]] |
* [[Coins and currency dated 1708]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1708]] | ||
* return to [[Spanish pre-decimal coinage (maravedis, reales and escudos)]] | * return to [[Spanish pre-decimal coinage (maravedis, reales and escudos)]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from Heritage sale 3081]] | [[Category:Selections from Heritage sale 3081]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:50, 25 August 2025
This specimen was lot 32326 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $114,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "Spain: Amazing Fine Work Segovia 8 Escudos. Philip V gold 8 Escudos 1708 (Aqueduct)-Y AU58 NGC, Segovia mint. Of the utmost rarity, an incredible Segovian 8 Escudos from the first year of production for the series. Struck only in 1708 and 1717 before the established issue began in 1721, these initial types are considered trials by some and, when examining the fantastic die arrangement and quality of the present offering, this is not a hard fact to believe. Struck ever-so-slightly off-center on an oversized flan yet still bearing full edge dentils, the designs fantastically well-executed with only trivial surface rub defining the grade. Much of the field is matte with die-polish lines, flaring occasionally into dazzling, lustrous brilliance in the recesses. The fact that this very coin is the plate in so many references should serve as testament to its beauty, and without a doubt few can represent the type so finely as this. Simply the best, a coin which should surely ignite fervor in the heart of any collector of Spanish material, and encourage premium bidding to match." This was issued from Segovia in the midst of the War of the Spanish Succession, wherein Philip V successfully defeated the archduke Charles' attempt to seize the throne. This issue is priced ten times the already expensive eight escudos from Seville.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.07 g, 0.917 fine gold, this specimen 26.87 g.
Catalog reference: KM 277 (this coin), Cal-150 (same), Onza-453 (same), Chaves-695 (same), Cayón-9912.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- 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.
- Calicó, Xavier, Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Felipe VI, 1474 a 2020, Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 2019.
- 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.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
Link to:
- 1707-S 8 escudos
- Barcelona 1708 dinero, for pretender Charles III
- Barcelona 1708 2 reales, for pretender Charles III
- 1708-Seg 2 reales
- 1708-V 2 reales
- 1708-Seg 4 escudos
- Mexico 1708-MXo J 8 escudos
- Peru 1708-L H 8 escudos
- 1709-S 8 escudos
- Coins and currency dated 1708
- return to Spanish pre-decimal coinage (maravedis, reales and escudos)