Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1712M, encrusted with coral (as found), from the 1715 Fleet ("Tricentennial Treasure"). S-L28; KM-38.2; CT-23. 26.98 grams. Two bold dates, full cross, one bold pillar, legend beginning at 6 o'clock, AU with traces of luster but with several large spots of gray encrustation (as found), scarce as unconserved. From the 1715 Fleet (Douglass Beach site), with tag and special "Tricentennial Treasure" photo-certificate from Queens Jewels LLC. ($8000-12000)