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Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1725M, Louis I, scarce.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Cobs - Gold Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1725M, Louis I, scarce.
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Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1725M, Louis I, scarce. L-28a; KM-40; CT-1. 26.5 grams. Smallish, thick and oddly out-of-round flan with full but unevenly struck pillars and cross, 2 full and clear dates, and all-important L(VDOV)ICVS I in legend, AU overall with small stains, nice natural color. Curiously, 8 distinct varieties are known for this highly sought 1-year type (this one being Tauler #543).