A Peru 8 Escudos (Gold) contains 0.7596 troy oz of pure gold, worth $3,035.89 at today's spot price.
Peru struck the 8 Escudos gold coin from 1862 to 1863 in 87.5% gold. Each coin weighs 27 g and holds 0.7596 troy oz (23.625 g) of pure gold. The escudo was also used in Angola, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and other countries.
Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 25, 2:59 AM EDT
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Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.
Specifications
| Years | 1862–1863 |
|---|---|
| Face value | 8 Escudos |
| Composition | 87.5% gold |
| Gross weight | 27 g |
| Fineness | .875 (87.5%) |
| Pure metal | 0.7596 troy oz (23.625 g) |
How the melt value is worked out
Melt value is the pure gold in the coin multiplied by the spot price. We use the coin's standard minted weight; worn coins weigh slightly less.
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27 g × .875 fine ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz = 0.7596 troy oz
0.7596 troy oz × $3,996.90 spot = $3,035.89
Melt value vs. collector value
Melt value is a floor, not a price. Better dates, coins with mint luster and graded coins often sell well above melt; key dates and rare varieties can be worth many times more. Check the date and mint mark before selling a coin for its metal.