Chile
Ferdinand VII gold 8 Escudos 1809 So-FJ MS63+ NGC, Santiago mint, KM72, Fr-28. An exquisite specimen of this large gold denomination, true Mint State and premium for its choice grade (hence its receiving a plus). So boldly struck as to give a slight convex appearance to the obverse, with a minor edge crack at 4 o'clock and a flan flaw at Ferdinand's breast. Gentle, flowing luster coats the surfaces and backlights the warm gold color of the planchet, hints of a peach patina forming within the legends; the single finest example of this type in either NGC or PCGS's census, conditionally unique thus.
From the Anastasia Collection
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 6000-7000 USD