Lima, Peru, cob 1 escudo, 1704H, encapsulated NGC AU 55, finest and only specimen in NGC census, from the 1715 Fleet (designated on label). S-L25a; KM-35; CT-437. 3.4 grams. Bold full cross, castle and date and mintmark (the assayer visible but weaker), all enhanced by dark toning around details. NGC #4219352-009. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate.
($5000-7500)