Chile
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1809 So-FJ MS63 NGC, Santiago mint, KM72, Fr-28, Onza-1343. An always-popular issue featuring the imaginary military bust of Ferdinand, this piece offers an exceptional strike, with only a hint of adjustment marks on the reverse. The fields are fully brilliant and nearly prooflike, with an exquisite golden-orange tone highlighting throughout. A very rare specimen in a extremely choice quality.
Ex. Millennia Collection (Goldberg 46, 26 May 2008), lot 992; Spink, 1980
Estimate: 6000-7000 USD