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1819-NR JF Colombia 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Gold Coin NGC AU 50
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1819-NR JF Colombia 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Gold Coin NGC AU 50
Minted during a defining moment in Latin American history, the 1819-NR JF Colombia 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Gold Coin NGC AU50 represents one of the last gold issues struck under Spanish colonial authority in the region. Large in size and rich in gold content, this classic “doubloon” carries both substantial intrinsic value and exceptional historical importance.
The 8 Escudos denomination was the highest regular gold coin produced by the Spanish Empire and served as a cornerstone of international trade throughout the Americas. Coins dated 1819 were struck as independence movements swept across New Granada, present-day Colombia, placing this issue at the crossroads of colonial rule and emerging nationhood. Bearing the name of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, these coins were minted in limited quantities at regional mints shortly before Spanish authority in the area collapsed, making surviving examples particularly desirable to collectors of early Latin American and Spanish colonial coinage.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded as AU 50 by NGC
- Composed of .875 fine gold with a weight of 0.7596 troy oz
- Denomination: 8 Escudos
- Struck by Casa de Moneda de Colombia
- Each coin arrives in an official NGC holder
- Obverse: Features a portrait of Charles IV with the name of his heir and the year of mintage inscribed around the rim.
- Reverse: Displays the Coat of Arms along with the denomination.
The 1819-NR JF Colombia 8 Escudos Ferdinand VII Gold Coin stands as a powerful reminder of a world in transition, blending colonial legacy with revolutionary change. With its impressive gold weight, certified condition, and deep historical roots, this coin offers collectors and investors a rare opportunity to acquire a true cornerstone of early Latin American gold coinage.
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