Peru 8 Escudos 1708 NGC 55
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THIS BEAUTIFUL GOLD “PIECES OF EIGHT” HAS HAD A 300 YEAR JOURNEY! STRUCK ON A VERY LARGE PLANCHET, MAKING ROOM FOR ALMOST COMPLETE LEGENDS ON BOTH OBVERSE & REVERSE. THE STRIKE IS IS INCREDIBLE AND CERTAINLY REFLECTS IT'S SHIPWRECK HISTORY, DISPLAYING ENCRUSTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DOUBLOON~REFLECTING IT'S TIME IN THE OCEANS DEPTHS., A VERY DEEP AND BOLD STRIKE INDEED AND ABSENT OF ALMOST ANY DOUBLING! THE CROSS SIDE HAS THE SAME DEEP STRIKE, EVEN THE CASTLES DISPLAY EACH WINDOW AND THE COMPLETE KING’’S NAME IS INTACT (RARELY EVER SEEN). THE LUSTER ON THIS GOLD DOUBLOON IS WHAT SPEAKS TO ME THE MOST, JUST A STUNNING PIECE! WEIGHING IN AT A FULL WEIGHT OF 26.9grams. ASSAYER ~ H (HURTADO).
Clearly displayed on this piece, are very strong and bold strikes, as well as on both legends and devices. There’s very minor doubling on the cross and displays a good portion of the Crown as well.
The 1712 was the 2nd year behind the inaugural 1710’s to strike a “Double date” in the legends. In 1710 (first year of Double dating), assayer Hurtado was in his final year. Assayer Melgarejo “M” was appointed in 1711, still a mystery to date, he ceased the “Double Date” practice; but resumed it again in 1712. Fortunately for modern salvaging, for over 50 years on the 1715 wreck sites, most dates are obtainable; prior to this, the 1708 – 1714 dates were rare to extremely rare.
Clearly displayed on this piece, are very strong and bold strikes, as well as on both legends and devices. There’s very minor doubling on the cross and displays a good portion of the Crown as well.
The 1712 was the 2nd year behind the inaugural 1710’s to strike a “Double date” in the legends. In 1710 (first year of Double dating), assayer Hurtado was in his final year. Assayer Melgarejo “M” was appointed in 1711, still a mystery to date, he ceased the “Double Date” practice; but resumed it again in 1712. Fortunately for modern salvaging, for over 50 years on the 1715 wreck sites, most dates are obtainable; prior to this, the 1708 – 1714 dates were rare to extremely rare.
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