PERU. 8 Escudos, 1712-L M. Lima Mint. Philip V. NGC MS-61.
26.90 gms. Fr-7; KM-38.2; Cal-type-5#23. Nearly round with a pleasing strike that has rendered the date and assayer clear, while the denomination appears a touch soft. Still entirely lustrous despite three centuries under water with a dash of reddish patina along the obverse edge between 2 and 6 o'clock. Sold with the original signed COA for the salvage effort.
From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell.
Ex: 1715 Plate Fleet.
Estimate: $7000.00- $10000.00