Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1744/3 V, rare, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census. S-L30; KM-unl (38.2 for type); Cal-2162. 27.06 grams. Good full cross-lions-castles, full but off-center pillars with two dates (the overdate very clear in legend), nice color, somewhat lightly struck, choice grade. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label).
($5000-7500)