NCG AU-53 Chile 1815SO FJ 8 Escudos (.875 Gold)

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Showcased is a rare piece of Chile history with this 1815 SO FJ Chile 8 Escudos slabbed and graded AU-53 by NGC in a slightly worn slab. The specimen was one of a series struck 1811-17 during the reign of Ferdinand VII. It bears his name and the bust of Charles IV, who abdicated in 1808. The bust of Ferdinand appears on the eight reales and the two reales but not on any gold. This type is fairly common for Spanish colonial gold.

Recorded Mintage: 39,000.
Specification: 27.07 g, .875 fine gold, .761 troy oz AGW.