MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1757-Mo MM. Mexico City Mint. Ferdinand VI. NGC AU-55. KM-152; Onza-608. Very sharply detailed with surfaces that showcase intense luster and very few larger marks. While subtle, a trace of orange-red tone at the edges adds a hint of contrast, and character, to the appearance. Very telling that this piece was selected as the plate coin in the La Onza</em> book, as the authors clearly attempted to image coins that were ideal representations. From the Oro del Nuevo Mundo Collection.
