A beautiful Spanish 8 escudos gold coin also known as the Spanish gold doubloon of lore or pirate gold. The 8 escudo is equivalent to 4 doubloons and was the largest in the series with a standard weight of 27 gr. As old gold, Spanish doubloons are renowned for their occasional reddish tone. This piece has lovely symmetrical tone rings around the lettering front and reverse.
Obverse: Bust of Charles IV surrounded by lettering Script: Latin Lettering: HISP.ET.IND.R.1802.CAROL.IIII.D.G. Translation: Charles IV (King) of Spain and India by the grace of god Reverse Script: Latin Lettering: AUSPICE.DEO.FA.M.IN.UTROQ.FELIX
