$44,160.00 USD
Minted during the reign of Philip IV of Spain (1621–1665), this gold 8 Escudos represents the quintessential Spanish cob doubloon of the 17th century, a powerful symbol of imperial wealth from the Golden Age of Spanish maritime dominance. These large, irregular gold coins were hand-struck at the Seville Mint, one of Spain’s most important metropolitan mints, processing New World gold into trade coinage.
Obverse: Features the Habsburg coat of arms, surmounted by a crown. To the sides appear the mintmark (S for Seville), assayer's initial, and the denomination "VIII". The surrounding Latin reads: PHILIPPVS IIII D G, or "Philip IV by the Grace of God".
Reverse: Presents the distinctive Jerusalem cross within a quatrefoil, with castles and lions in the quarters, representing Castile and León. Portions of the legend HISPANIARVM REX (“King of the Spains”) are typically seen along the flan.
Graded NGC MS64, this example stands as one of only five known at this level and tied for the finest certified. It is a radiant, near-Gem hammered gold cob with soundly-struck motifs, sharply legible mint and assayer marks, and a brilliant matte sheen emanating from its creviced surfaces.
While the date is off the flan (typical for the type), the coin delivers outstanding visual appeal and preservation that make it a rare prize even among cob specialists. The MS64 grade, virtually unheard of for these rugged hand-hammered pieces, underscores its elite status in both condition and historical relevance.
