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8 Escudos
| Gold (.875) | 27 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1826-1855 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Picture of the obverse of another sub KM, from Cuzco@Heritage Auctions
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Peru, made of gold (.875) and weighing 27g, is interesting because it was used as a currency during the Spanish colonial period in Peru and was also known as the "Peruvian doubloon."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 G | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1840 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1853 MB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1855 MB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos 1826-1855 coin.
