In searching for exceptional value in today’s rare coin marketplace, we have turned our attention in recent months to Gold Eight Escudos. We’ve just taken delivery of a collection that took over two decades to assemble and we would like to highlight some of them.
Containing almost as much gold as US Double Eagle, these large, rare gold coins were issued by Spain and it’s many colonies from 1732 to the early 1820’s and then by Mexico after they won their independence from Spain in 1822. When you compare their high gold content, rarity and quality to U.S. gold from the same era, you will be astonished at the value that can be found in this classic series of world gold coins.
- High Gold Content: Eight Escudos contain $1000 of pure gold at today’s gold prices
- Rarity: Most issues are one of just a few dozen certified by PCGS or NGC in any condition
- Value: Prices start at under $2,000 for near mint examples and rise in price depending upon grade and rarity
Below we are highlighting a few of the coins from the collection
and we think you will agree that they are extraordinarily rare, beautiful, and solid values in general. Here are a few highlights—Click through to discover this fascinating series of World Gold Coins.
