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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1778 P-SF MS62 NGC, Popayan mint, KM50.2a, Onza-810. Lightly toned Uncirculated with slight stacking friction in the higher points, strong underlying luster and mild surface handling evidence preventing the Choice designation. Currently the single finest specimen of the date certified by NGC, and a vastly desirable type coin with very few Charles III 8 Escudos of this mint in higher grade noted by the cataloguer.
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD
Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1778 P-SF MS62 NGC, Popayan mint, KM50.2a, Onza-810. Lightly toned Uncirculated with slight stacking friction in the higher points, strong underlying luster and mild surface handling evidence preventing the Choice designation. Currently the single finest specimen of the date certified by NGC, and a vastly desirable type coin with very few Charles III 8 Escudos of this mint in higher grade noted by the cataloguer.
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD