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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Charles IV gold Contemporary Counterfeit 8 Escudos 1808 Mo-FM VF, "Mexico City" mint, Onza-1512 (same dies). 26.92 grams. Attractive VF with nice old patina and gently wiped surfaces. An essentially full weight contemporary counterfeit struck from dies of good workmanship, which is referenced in the Onza work as "of debased gold". An interesting and uncommon contemporary issue, which obviously passed into circulation at its time of manufacture since both this example and the one plated in the Onza book show wear.
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD
Charles IV gold Contemporary Counterfeit 8 Escudos 1808 Mo-FM VF, "Mexico City" mint, Onza-1512 (same dies). 26.92 grams. Attractive VF with nice old patina and gently wiped surfaces. An essentially full weight contemporary counterfeit struck from dies of good workmanship, which is referenced in the Onza work as "of debased gold". An interesting and uncommon contemporary issue, which obviously passed into circulation at its time of manufacture since both this example and the one plated in the Onza book show wear.
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD