1808-1811 Peru 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Uniformed Bust Gold Coin Ex-Jewelry (Random Year)

1808-1811 Peru 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Uniformed Bust Gold Coin Ex-Jewelry (Random Year)

Discover a remarkable piece of colonial-era history with the 1808-1811 Peru 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Uniformed Bust Gold Coin Ex-Jewelry (Random Year). Struck during the reign of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, this historic gold coin contains 0.7615 troy oz of actual gold weight in .875 fine gold. Featuring a distinguished royal portrait and traditional Spanish heraldic imagery, the coin offers collectors a fascinating connection to early 19th-century South America. Each example is offered in Ex-Jewelry condition, with the year selected randomly according to availability.

During the early 1800s, Peru was an important center of gold and silver coin production within the Spanish Empire. The Lima Mint produced valuable coinage used in commerce throughout Spain's American territories and beyond. King Ferdinand VII ascended the Spanish throne in 1808, a period marked by political upheaval, the Napoleonic Wars, and growing independence movements across Latin America.

The 1808-1811 Peru 8 Escudos Gold Coin reflects this turbulent era, when Spanish colonial coinage continued to circulate despite significant changes in royal authority. Today, these historic gold pieces are valued for their precious metal content, distinctive designs, and connection to South America's colonial past.

Coin Specifications:

• Contains actaul gold weight 0.7615 troy oz of .875 fine gold
• Ex-Jewelry  Condition
• Face Value: 8 Escudos
• Minted by the historic Peru Mint
• Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of of King Ferdinand VII with the year of mintage.
• Reverse: Displays the Royal Spanish Coat of Arms along with the coin’s denomination.

Why Choose This Ferdinand VII Gold Coin?

• Colonial-Era History: Issued during Spanish rule in Peru.
• Classic Royal Portrait: Features Ferdinand VII in military attire.
• Historic Denomination: Authentic 8 Escudos gold coinage.
• Collector Appeal: An intriguing addition to world gold and historical coin collections.

Travel back to the early 19th century with the 1808-1811 Peru 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Uniformed Bust Gold Coin Ex-Jewelry (Random Year). Combining substantial gold content with centuries-old craftsmanship and Spanish colonial heritage, this collectible offers a distinctive alternative to modern gold bullion. Explore our selection of world gold coins for more historic treasures.

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