Chile: Ferdinand VI gold "La Luz" 8 Escudos 1751 So-J MS62 NGC,...
Description
Ferdinand VI gold "La Luz" 8 Escudos 1751 So-J MS62 NGC, Santiago mint, KM3, Cal-824. Salvaged from the "Nuestra Señora de la Luz" (sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay). A gorgeous, abundantly flashy piece in absolutely exceptional condition for spending centuries on a wrecked ship. Already stellar for being in Near-Choice level of preservation, the incredibly crisp details that remain on this gold 8 Escudos make it a truly unmissable opportunity.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
Weight: 27.0674g
AGW: 0.798oz
Melt Value: $3,472.10
Gold Spot: $4,351/oz (08-14-2026 11:52PM CT)
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