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Republic gold 8 Escudos 1866 C-CE MS63 NGC, Culiacan mint, KM383.2, cf. Onza-1843 (only recorded as an overdate). Struck by Republican forces in opposition to Emperor Maximilian. A rule-breaker of a coin both for the series in general and this specific mint-date in particular, its stunning Choice Mint State designation propelling it to a league all its own. Though Long states that the 1866 C-CE is a "rather common coin," he admitted knowing of only a single attractive uncirculated example, with this specimen being the single-finest yet seen across either major grading service by a full two grade points. Boasting a full strike despite clear die stress, it is interesting to note that Calicó only records this year as a 1866/5 overdate, which is perhaps detectable on this piece.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
Republic gold 8 Escudos 1866 C-CE MS63 NGC, Culiacan mint, KM383.2, cf. Onza-1843 (only recorded as an overdate). Struck by Republican forces in opposition to Emperor Maximilian. A rule-breaker of a coin both for the series in general and this specific mint-date in particular, its stunning Choice Mint State designation propelling it to a league all its own. Though Long states that the 1866 C-CE is a "rather common coin," he admitted knowing of only a single attractive uncirculated example, with this specimen being the single-finest yet seen across either major grading service by a full two grade points. Boasting a full strike despite clear die stress, it is interesting to note that Calicó only records this year as a 1866/5 overdate, which is perhaps detectable on this piece.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/mexico/mexico-republic-gold-8-escudos-1866-c-ce-ms63-ngc-/a/3094-31049.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD