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Chile: Ferdinand VI gold "La Luz" 8 Escudos 1750 So-J MS62 NGC,...
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Ferdinand VI gold "La Luz" 8 Escudos 1750 So-J MS62 NGC, Santiago mint, KM3, Cal-822. First year of issue. Salvaged from the "Nuestra Señora de la Luz" (sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay). Amply lustrous surfaces with mirrored fields, worthy of a Prooflike designation.In 1752, the Spanish ship"Nuestra Señora de La Luz" was headed to Cádiz from Buenos Aires carrying gold bars and coinage. While anchored, it was blown by a storm onto rocks. claiming most lives abord. Most of the treasure was contemporaneously salvaged, with the power hold only re-discovered in 1992, when several Santiago 8 Escudos in exceptional condition were recovered.
Metal: Gold
AGW: 0.798oz
Melt Value: $4,162.37
Gold Spot: $5,216/oz (02-23-2026)
Auction Info
2026 February 23 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring Selections from The Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction #61598 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2026
23rd
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Internet/Mail Bids: 27
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