1816 Lima, Peru 8 Escudo NGC AU-58

This 1816 Lima 8 Escudo represents a significant issue from the Viceroyalty of Peru during the reign of Ferdinand VII of Spain. Struck at the Lima mint during the tumultuous post-Napoleonic period, this coin was produced as Spanish colonial authority faced increasing independence movements throughout South America. The 8 Escudo denomination served as the primary gold trade coin of the Spanish Empire and remains highly sought after by collectors of colonial Spanish American coinage.

The obverse displays a right-facing laureate bust of Ferdinand VII with the legend FERDIN VII D G HISPANIAR ET IND R, while the reverse features the complex Spanish coat of arms crowned and flanked by the Pillars of Hercules with mint mark S for Lima. The coin exhibits well-struck details with bold relief and attractive golden surfaces typical of Lima mint production. Both the royal portrait and heraldic reverse show strong device definition with clear legends throughout.

Graded AU-58 by NGC, this example retains much of its original mint luster with only light wear on the highest points. The surfaces display appealing golden color with minimal handling marks, making this a particularly desirable example of this challenging Spanish colonial gold type. Colonial 8 Escudos from the independence era remain popular with collectors specializing in Latin American numismatics. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.