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I'd like to eventually get a 2 Escudo coin.
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...though I've had an affinity towards them for several years. I am not surprised, knowing your appreciation for and knowledge of gold coins. 
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I am not surprised, knowing your appreciation for and knowledge of gold coins. thanks jbuck! turtle, I forgot to mention that those are beautiful escudos! I have never seen one like the second one you posted! What excusite detail on that beauty, especially the obverse! How rare is that coin?
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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1 escudo minted in Spain / Seville  2 escudos minted in Spain / Madrid  |
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Australia
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An interesting 1/2 escudo Madrid mint, weak reverse with signs of obverse striking on reverse.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What you have there Turtleoverhead in the 1/2 escudo appears to be a beautiful example of a clashed die. By the way, your Portuguese 4's are amazing.
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I posted these in the World Coin Forum some time back but they fit well in this thread. Here are some of the "big brothers" to the 8 reales coins I collect. All four are Spanish Colonial from the Mexico City Mint.  Wow, that's a beautiful start to a large escudo type set there! The one I purchased is similar to your first one with Carlos III, though not quite as nice. I still have a lot to learn about these coins. Are there major differences in value for the different types?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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8 Escudos (12,800 reis) 1731 The more popular names are "Johanna" or "Joao" Weight: 28.68 grams Diameter: 38 mm Obverse: Portuguese King John V Reverse: Coronate shield Mint: Minas Gerais It was first struck in Portugal 1722 (the first time Portuguese king was portrayed on the coin) The last one was struck in Rio de Janeiro in 1733 It's also an Australian proclamation coin.  
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Received my 8 escudo today!  It pales in comparison to jfranch's example, but I'm still pleased with it to round off my gold collection.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Johnny54321, that is a great 8 escudo, and I hope the start of a great type set (or get really aggressive and go for a date set LOL). We'll be expecting you to start posting in the World Coin section as your collection grows. Come on over to the darkside!
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Can't say, but the graffiti would bother me.
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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I agree coinfrog, but near melt I may be able to overlook it. Still deciding.
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Portugal
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That 1777 2 escudos looks genuine to me. Pity about the damage. I would pass.
The 4 escudos of Maria show by turtleoverhead is very nice. Seems nearly mint new to me. The 8 escudos is also almost new. The obverse of 1731 Minas often has that grainyness, I dislike it but it is not wear damage.
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