Lote 31314. Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1813 C-SF AU55 NGC, Catalonia mint, KM481, Cay-16414. A scarce two-year type hailing from the Spanish mint in Catalonia, this issue is virtually unseen in this elite conditional tier, with the few survivors coming to market tending toward XF condition or lower. Shimmering brilliance is preserved across the rich golden surfaces, confirming that this specimen is near to uncirculated status indeed, the boldness of the strike wholly supporting this observation and yielding clear detail throughout, with only minor rub displayed to the higher points. The single finest example yet certified across both major grading services, and a target of clear importance for the collector of Spanish and Spanish colonial gold.