Coming to Abuelo's from Sedwick!

This amazing gem just arrived!

Ex Rudman's now Abuelo's

By far the smallest escudo I have ever owned or seen! This little 1 escudo was struck during the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks period we often see recovered on the wreck sites. With a nearly complete shield on the obverse and a perfect cross on the reverse, it has been a highlight of my personal collection. And graded NGC MS 65... just cant beat it!

I'll start with a favorite...though I have to admit FAR more of my collection of Spanish pieces are the contemporary counterfeits which are very cool, very interesting, and often worth far more than the genuine examples!

Hi everyone! Thank you for letting me be in this group. Here is a starter! This is one of my first Pillar 8 Reales. A 1768 Mo (#Mexico City) graded AU 58 by #PCGS, with nice luster and phenomenal toning. Some say an "electric blue" that pops out in the sun. Population 2/1. Excellent eye appeal and looks great in hand, especially under the natural sunlight. Cartwheels on both sides, and strong on the reverse. #columnario #8reales

Hey fellow Spanish colonial lovers! Here's my first contribution!

Thanks Jacob, for starting this group!