Spain
Charles II gold 8 Escudos 1700 S-M AU53 NGC, Seville mint, KM233.3, Fr-218a, dot after II. Cross potent within polylobe / Crowned coat-of-arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. With only two examples graded higher by either PCGS or NGC, this exceptional and desirable one-year type boasts a strong near-central strike, remarkably clear fields and much remaining luster. One of the final issues produced under the troubled King Carlos II, nicknamed 'el Hechizado' because of his numerous ailments which stemmed from the pedigree collapse of the Habsburg dynasty. An exceptionally rare offering of premium quality which we expect to generate much bidder excitement.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD