3/16/12 Report - 8 Escudo, Pot of Gold and More

Written by the Treasureguide for the exclusive use of treasurebeachesreport.blogspot.com.Almost Royal.This Mexico City, 8 escudos, 1714J cob is listed in the most recent Sedwick Coins auction, and is expected to bring the highest price of any of the gold coins in the first session. The reason is that it appears to have been struck with Royal dies, but on a regular flan. That makes it an