PERU. Falsa Época. Cast Sub-Standard Purity Contemporary Counterfeit 8 Escudos, 1721-L N. Uncertain Local Mint "Lima"; Assayer N. Philip V. VERY FINE DETAILS.27.01 gms. cf.Onza-1415 (similar type); cf.Cal-Type 6 (for basic type); cf.KM-38.2. Cast contemporary counterfeit 8 Escudos in imitation of a 1721-L M Peru 8 Escudos of Philip V. The style and execution are very close and exhibits areas of flatness in similar fashion to legitimate issues. The noted smoothing can be seen only in certain areas with portions now covered with old encrustation. A neat and interesting issue in debased gold of the proper style and weight with a nice look sure to pique the interest of advanced collectors.From the John Kraljevich Collection of Contemporary Circulating Forgeries.
