Peru 8 Escudos 1712 "1715 Fleet Shipwreck" Plate Coin Pendant
PERU 8 ESCUDOS 1712 NGC 63 (DOUBLE DATED!) “1715 FLEET” FINEST KNOWN! PHILIP V from the LIMA Mint, weighs 26.84 grams, Assayer M. "Encrustations / Sediment clearly visible on Cross side, reflecting it's place in Shipwreck History at the bottom of the Ocean ~
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!