Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751J, from the Luz (1752). CT-72; KM-3. 27.06 grams. Choice strike with much luster underlying toning and extensive surface encrustation, slightly crude rims (as made), nice example of uncleaned shipwreck gold. From the Luz (1752) and pedigreed to the Sotheby's auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #434.
Estimate: $2500 - 3750