Spain
Philip V gold 8 Escudos 1704 S-P MS63 NGC, Seville mint, KM260, Fr-247. A pleasing specimen of this large gold issue, fully choice with bold striking and rich luster glowing beneath the crisp devices. Some slight softness is noted in the center, but not to a degree where the detail is obscured, and indeed this is clearly a manufacturing factor as the piece exhibits no semblance of wear. Uncommonly encountered at this grade level, the last of this type we handled in MS63 bringing $9,000 hammer at our April 2018 sale.
From the Anastasia Collection
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Estimate: 7000-9000 USD