A beautiful and historic gold 8 Escudos struck in Lima, Peru in 1794 under Spanish colonial rule. This large gold coin, also known as a “Doubloon,” represents the wealth of the New World flowing into Europe during the late 18th century.
Date: 1794
Denomination: 8 Escudos
Mint: Lima, Peru
Metal: Gold (.875 fineness)
Weight: ~27 grams
Diameter: ~37 mm
Obverse: Portrait of King Charles IV of Spain facing right.
Reverse: The crowned Spanish arms with pillars of Hercules and motto PLUS ULTRA.