Spain 1786-S C 8 escudos
This specimen was lot 1323 in Aureo y Calico sale 232 (Barcelona, March 2011), where it sold for 1,350 euros (about US$2,228 including buyer's fee). The catalog description[1] noted, "1786. Sevilla. C. 8 escudos. Atractiva. Parte de brillo original. Escasa. EBC-/EBC (Eight escudos of 1786, Seville mint; attractive, with some mint luster, scarce, Extremely Fine.)" This type was struck 1786-88 and like all Spanish eight escudos as distinct from Spanish colonial eight escudos, is very rare. It is distinguished by earlier issues of Charles III (1773-84) by being only .875 fine instead of .901 fine gold.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.07 g, .875 fine gold, .762 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-283; KM-409.2a; Cal. 260.
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- [1]Sisó, Teresa, Eduardo Domingo and Lluís Lalana, Selección de 500 Monedas, Medallas y Billetes, Barcelona: Aureo y Calicó Subastas, 2011.
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