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8 Escudos - Luis I
1725 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (1724) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#85337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Peru, minted in 1725 during the reign of King Luis I, is made of gold and features an interesting fact. It was one of the first coins to use the "Pillar of Fame" design, which depicts a column surrounded by a crown, symbolizing the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This design was later adopted by other Spanish colonies and became a popular motif in numismatics.
