MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1739-MoMF. Philip V (1700-46). NGC MS-62.
Fr-8; KM-148. One of the more difficult to locate dates in the series. Tied with one other example as finest certified at NGC, none at PCGS. Boldly struck with reflective surfaces. Light orange-peel tone on both sides. Strong luster with great eye appeal. A lovely example of this ever popular type. NGC MS-62.
EX: Eliasberg collection, ANR, 4/2005, lot # 3101 (originally acquired from the John Clapp collection)
Estimate: $9000.00- $12000.00