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Chile: Ferdinand VI gold "La Luz" 4 Escudos 1750/3 So-J AU50 NGC,...

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Ferdinand VI gold "La Luz" 4 Escudos 1750/3 So-J AU50 NGC, Santiago mint, KM2, Cal-741.1. Salvaged from the "Nuestra Señora de la Luz" (sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay). A more infrequent piece, both in denomination and for this wreck, here presenting semi-Prooflike crevices.

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: 0.399oz
Melt Value: $1,973.06
Gold Spot: $4,945/oz (02-13-2026 5:51AM CT)

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Auction Info

2026 February 23 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring Selections from The Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction #61598 (go to Auction Home page)
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23rd Monday 6:50 pm CT
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This lot is in: 1 - World & Ancient Coins Session
(Lots 23001-23341) - 7:00 PM Central Time, Monday, February 23, 2026.
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