$37,293.00 USD
The 1751 Chile 8 Escudos from the Santiago mint stands as an extraordinary example of mid-18th century colonial Spanish gold coinage under King Ferdinand VI. This type is typically associated with circulated examples, but the present piece defies convention with a Prooflike designation—an anomaly for the issue and a status currently unique in the census.
Obverse: Draped bust of Ferdinand VI facing right with legend "FERDINANDUS VI D G HISP REX" encircling.
Reverse: Crowned arms of Spain within the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece, with date and mintmark “So J” below and inscription "NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR".
Graded PCGS MSPL, this is the only known Prooflike example, making it a singular trophy for the elite collector of Latin American gold. The mirrored fields and sharply struck devices elevate this beyond a mere condition rarity into the realm of numismatic marvels.
