Peru 8 Escudos 1724 "Only 3 Graded" NGC 45
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Rare and Regal: 1724 Lima Mint Philip V Gold Cob 8 Escudos — One of Only Three Known
An extraordinary treasure from the reign of King Philip V of Spain, this 1724 Lima Mint gold Cob 8 Escudos is a numismatic rarity of the highest order--only three examples of this date are recorded in the NGC census. Graded XF45 (L-M variety) and weighing 26.85 grams, it stands as a stunning survivor of the iconic large Cob series.
Struck during the final year of Philip V's first reign (1700–1724), this piece reflects the geopolitical and colonial might of Bourbon Spain at a time when gold flowed from the New World to European coffers. The coin features a full, sharply struck cross and minimal device doubling, offering collectors exceptional detail and clarity rarely seen in this rugged hand-struck format.
Philip V, the first Bourbon king of Spain, ascended the throne in the wake of the War of Spanish Succession, fundamentally reshaping the Spanish empire and its colonial policies. His reign saw increased control over colonial mints like Lima, leading to coins that not only served as currency but also as powerful symbols of monarchical authority and imperial wealth.
This 1724 Cob is more than just a coin—it's a tangible piece of global history, forged in the crucible of empire and preserved against the odds for three centuries.
An extraordinary treasure from the reign of King Philip V of Spain, this 1724 Lima Mint gold Cob 8 Escudos is a numismatic rarity of the highest order--only three examples of this date are recorded in the NGC census. Graded XF45 (L-M variety) and weighing 26.85 grams, it stands as a stunning survivor of the iconic large Cob series.
Struck during the final year of Philip V's first reign (1700–1724), this piece reflects the geopolitical and colonial might of Bourbon Spain at a time when gold flowed from the New World to European coffers. The coin features a full, sharply struck cross and minimal device doubling, offering collectors exceptional detail and clarity rarely seen in this rugged hand-struck format.
Philip V, the first Bourbon king of Spain, ascended the throne in the wake of the War of Spanish Succession, fundamentally reshaping the Spanish empire and its colonial policies. His reign saw increased control over colonial mints like Lima, leading to coins that not only served as currency but also as powerful symbols of monarchical authority and imperial wealth.
This 1724 Cob is more than just a coin—it's a tangible piece of global history, forged in the crucible of empire and preserved against the odds for three centuries.
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