Spain 8 Escudos 1718 "Only 1 Known" NGC 61 Gold Doubloon
SPAIN 1718 GOLD 8 ESCUDOS NGC 61 POP 1 MINT STATE DOUBLOON COIN SPAIN 8 ESCUDOS NGC 61 MINT STATE & POPULATION 1 !!! ONLY 1 KNOWN! This is as RARE as it gets ~ UNIQUE! The bonus… it’s in MINT STATE condition! The Luster is the first thing that pops out at you on this gorgeous Gold Doubloon! The centering is definitely above average, notice the Rim is complete with the indentions going all the way around (typically, there’s a minor shift and some of these indentions are missing). This type (in Spain) at that period was “Roller Pressed” as opposed to struck, so there typically is a soft spot(s) in the devices (generally the cross is weak, but Not not this piece). The soft spot on this piece is at the top of the 17 in the date, but Clearly it’s legible “1718.” Again, the LUSTER is well above average, even for a Mint State. We have a 1712 in grade 63 with incredible Luster and this piece certainly is it’s rival. The Obverse has excellent detail and Luster as well. When working on a Set / Collection of these ever so popular Spanish Doubloons, this is “THE ONLY ONE!”