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8 Escudos

Date1713

Mint Mint: Mexico City

OriginMexico, Mexico City

MediumGold

DimensionsDiameter: about 31 mm

Credit LineGift of the Lasser family

Object number1996-872,31

DescriptionCoin, Eight escudos, 1713 (Philip V).
Label TextTechnically a nickname, the term "doubloon" refers to the largest circulating Spanish or Spanish colonial gold coin, worth 8 escudos, or about $15 to $16, depending where you were. Struck at a number of different mints, there were two basic types of doubloons. The earlier type, known as a "cob," was somewhat blobby, irregularly shaped and crude. The later sort was referred to as "milled," meaning it was round in shape, had a fancy edge, and was generally well made.
ProvenanceF. S. Werner, 8/20/1979. From the 1715 Treasure Fleet.

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