1838 M North Peru 8 escudos graded NGC AU 53. Long recognized as one of the rarities of early Peruvian Republic escudos, the 1838 North Peru 8 escudos is much rarer than it's South Peru counterpart. With just 5 total examples graded, and none higher than AU 58, it is unlikely you will encounter a better example of this coin for sale (or any example for that matter) any time soon.