1812-1813 Peru Gold 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Avg Circ (Scruffy)

Gold • Coin • 0.875 • Peru • 1812

This is a 0.7615 oz Gold 8 Escudos coin sold by APMEX. Struck at the Lima Mint between 1812-1813, these coins feature a right-facing bust of King Ferdinand VII on the obverse and the Crowned Coat of Arms of Spain surrounded by the Chain Order of the Golden Fleece on the reverse. With a purity of 0.875, these coins are in average circulated condition and may have been cleaned or used in jewelry.