Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1731 PA, rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-J.O.B. Cal-2306; KM-346.2. 27.01 grams. Choice luster for the assigned grade, with minor marks but only very light high-point wear, spot of dark encrustation in R of REX, flashy and choice overall, rare first date of the final type under Philip V with assayer initials placed in legend for the first time. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label), with collector's tag.
($3500-5000)