{"product_id":"1751-so-j-8-escudos-la-luz-shipwreck-ngc-ms61-2","title":"1751-SO J 8 Escudos La Luz Shipwreck NGC MS61","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"427\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck in 1751 at the Santiago Mint under the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eKing Ferdinand VI\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gold 8 Escudos coin, often referred to as a \"doubloon,\" represents the pinnacle of Spanish colonial wealth in South America.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThese coins were integral to the vast treasure fleets transporting riches from the New World to Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis particular specimen is notably associated with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eNuestra Señora de la Luz\u003c\/strong\u003e, a treasure ship that met its fate in 1752.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe ship sank during a storm near Montevideo, Uruguay, while en route to Spain laden with gold and silver.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAlthough much of the treasure was salvaged shortly after the wreck, a significant portion remained undiscovered until 1992, when modern salvage operations recovered numerous coins in remarkable condition.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1751so-j-chile-8e-la-luz-ngc-ms-61?srsltid=AfmBOopTgSuO0eXJddzrTSAVzW19wAznNxblDypkadlt9ZeEcMFG_elQ\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinarchives.com\/w\/lotviewer.php?AucID=8795\u0026amp;Lot=33132\u0026amp;LotID=7478897\u0026amp;Match=1\u0026amp;Val=3705d90e0e25b81449a1f99f19973311\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"563\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures the armored and draped bust of \u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eKing Ferdinand VI\u003c\/strong\u003e facing right, with the date \u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e1751\u003c\/strong\u003e inscribed below.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e“FERDINANDUS VI D G HISP REX”\u003c\/em\u003e (Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, King of Spain).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces35152.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"954\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDisplays the crowned Spanish coat of arms, encircled by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, symbolizing the monarchy's chivalric order. The mintmark \u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e“SO”\u003c\/strong\u003e (Santiago) and assayer's initial \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e“J”\u003c\/strong\u003e are positioned on either side of the shield. The inscription reads: \u003cem data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e“NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR”\u003c\/em\u003e (I follow the great names).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"977\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1009\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1009\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Escudos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1039\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1039\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago, Chile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1077\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1077\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eAssayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e “J” (José Larrañeta)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1115\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1115\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold (.917 fine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1145\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1145\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.0674 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1169\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1169\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1247\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1247\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e KM# 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1617\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eNGC MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin is exceptionally well-preserved, showcasing sharp details and lustrous surfaces. Coins recovered from the La Luz shipwreck are rare, especially in mint state grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of shipwreck and Spanish colonial coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728577265834,"sku":"2047620-001","price":8602.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/318.jpg?v=1753480291","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1751-so-j-8-escudos-la-luz-shipwreck-ngc-ms61-2","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}