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Republic gold 8 Escudos 1864 Zs-Mo AU55 NGC, Zacatecas mint, KM383.11, Onza-2062 (Rare), Long-pg. 539 (Extremely Rare). The first of a small handful of extremely rare dates for this mint-type, and one which Long recorded just 9 auction occurrences of (including the Gerber and Norweb pieces), to which we can add a single result--the remarkable MS62 Eliasberg example. Standing as the first such representative that we have had the opportunity to handle, according to our research the current offering will also mark the 1864 Zs-Mo 8 Escudos' first auction appearance in over 16 years. Admitting light circulation throughout, perhaps the most singular feature of the selection is the exquisite sharpness witnessed to the legends, the surrounding peripheries functioning as wells of still-watery luster that effortlessly guides the eye around the planchet. A small toning spot is noted at the base of the arm, though a pull-away effect at the Qs clearly points to this being an old feature of the coin's storage. Sure to fill a hole in even the most advanced collections.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1864 Zs-Mo AU55 NGC, Zacatecas mint, KM383.11, Onza-2062 (Rare), Long-pg. 539 (Extremely Rare). The first of a small handful of extremely rare dates for this mint-type, and one which Long recorded just 9 auction occurrences of (including the Gerber and Norweb pieces), to which we can add a single result--the remarkable MS62 Eliasberg example. Standing as the first such representative that we have had the opportunity to handle, according to our research the current offering will also mark the 1864 Zs-Mo 8 Escudos' first auction appearance in over 16 years. Admitting light circulation throughout, perhaps the most singular feature of the selection is the exquisite sharpness witnessed to the legends, the surrounding peripheries functioning as wells of still-watery luster that effortlessly guides the eye around the planchet. A small toning spot is noted at the base of the arm, though a pull-away effect at the Qs clearly points to this being an old feature of the coin's storage. Sure to fill a hole in even the most advanced collections.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/mexico/mexico-republic-gold-8-escudos-1864-zs-mo-au55-ngc-/a/3094-31047.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD