Mexico 8 Escudos 1713 "1715 Fleet Shipwreck" NGC 63
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Behold the full date Mexico 1713 M Xo J Eight Escudos, an exhilarating treasure from the legendary 1715 Fleet Shipwreck, certified by NGC at an impressive grade of 63! This coin, struck on an exceptionally large planchet, is a marvel of numismatic history.
Obverse: A crowned Bourbon coat of arms adorns this piece, showcasing the unique and simplified one-year design of 1713. Notably, the shield of Granada and the Castilian castles are missing, while the symbols of Sicily and Naples and other elements are crudely engraved. The arms of Aragon feature a single palette, and the Low Countries are represented by three straight bendlets. Flanking the Bourbon arms are the denomination (VIII) on the right and the mint mark (MXo) and assayer's initial (J) on the left. The initial J represents Jose Eustaquio de Leon, who became an assayer in Mexico City in 1705. The date, 1713, is proudly displayed above the mint mark in four bold digits.
Reverse: A grand tressure encircles a cross fleury, with four highly stylized fleurs-de-lis gracing the angles. The Mexico City mint's quality control faltered dramatically in 1713, leading to some of the most poorly engraved dies and misshapen planchets in its history. Yet, this full-date, well-struck onza stands as a paragon of its time. There are two known sub-types of the 1713 onza, making this piece even more intriguing for collectors.
This coin is not just a piece of history; it's a testament to the fascinating and tumultuous world of 18th-century minting, encapsulated in gold and mystery.
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Obverse: A crowned Bourbon coat of arms adorns this piece, showcasing the unique and simplified one-year design of 1713. Notably, the shield of Granada and the Castilian castles are missing, while the symbols of Sicily and Naples and other elements are crudely engraved. The arms of Aragon feature a single palette, and the Low Countries are represented by three straight bendlets. Flanking the Bourbon arms are the denomination (VIII) on the right and the mint mark (MXo) and assayer's initial (J) on the left. The initial J represents Jose Eustaquio de Leon, who became an assayer in Mexico City in 1705. The date, 1713, is proudly displayed above the mint mark in four bold digits.
Reverse: A grand tressure encircles a cross fleury, with four highly stylized fleurs-de-lis gracing the angles. The Mexico City mint's quality control faltered dramatically in 1713, leading to some of the most poorly engraved dies and misshapen planchets in its history. Yet, this full-date, well-struck onza stands as a paragon of its time. There are two known sub-types of the 1713 onza, making this piece even more intriguing for collectors.
This coin is not just a piece of history; it's a testament to the fascinating and tumultuous world of 18th-century minting, encapsulated in gold and mystery.
Click Here to read more about the '1715 Fleet Shipwreck'
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