Lot 744
Peru (colonial), Ferdinand VI (1746-1759), gold Cob 8 Escudos, 1748 R

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£13,200
Description
Peru (colonial), Ferdinand VI (1746-1759), gold Cob 8 Escudos, 1748 R, Lima, cross with lions and castles in quarters. Rev. Pillars with the date and mintmark, 26.94g (Cal. 758; Tauler 560a; KM 47). In NGC holder graded AU 58 (6134648-001). Among the top fi ve fi nest known in NGC census. Die match with an example sold in Sedwick Treasure Auction 32 (lot 50) for $24,000.

