MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1711-Mxo J. Mexico City Mint, Assayer J. Philip V. PCGS Genuine--Rim Damage, EF Details Gold Shield. Fr-6; KM-57.1; Cal-Type 22 #106. Weight: 26.92 gms. An ever popular type with a full date, though the tops of the first two digits (17) are missing, nearly complete shield and bold full cross. The noted rim damage are a couple of bright spots from being in a pronged bezel for an extended period of time. The surfaces have an appearance of being removed from jewelry, but has a seems to have sat for an extended period developing a nice skin. Despite its shortcomings an attractive presentable example of the type sure to excite many cob collectors.
