Peru 8 Escudos 1709 "2nd Finest- 1715 Fleet Shipwreck" PCGS 62
PERU 8 ESCUDOS 1709 PCGS 62 (ONLY approx. 9 Graded total!) “1715 FLEET” 2nd FINEST KNOWN but the nicest piece we've ever seen aesthetically! The Full, Bold & perfectly centered Cross, really sets this piece apart from it's peers! PHILIP V from the LIMA Mint, weighs 26.93 grams, Assayer Hurtado , Graded PCGS 62 “2nd FINEST KNOWN” of Only approx. 9 pieces ever Certified!!! This GOLD DOUBLOON is from the "1715 PLATE FLEET." This COB has a Very Large round Planchet with a bold strike, displaying a FULL CROWN! The Legends are predominately legible (REX HISPANIRUM ET = KING of SPAIN and INDIES). The Cross side (reverse) is Fully struck as well with Strong Devices / Details. The CROSS is Full and complete, very well centered! The legends fully legible and Complete (HISPAN*PHILIPUS. V. DG = PHILIP V of SPAIN by the Grace of GOD). The details and Luster are very strong on this World’s FINEST KNOWN Gold Doubloon! 5 STAR EYE APPEAL!
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