Lot 4697
Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1743-Mo MF. Fr-8; KM-148. Philip V. Large armored bust to right. Reverse: Crowned Hapsburg arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Mintmark repeated at lower left and right, separated by fleece. Assayers' initials to left of shield, value to right. Extremely popular first milled-edge doubloon of the New World. Well struck on a flan free of any defects. Lovely brilliant mint luster with an attractive light golden tone. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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