Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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ECUADOR. 8 Escudos, 1840-QUITO MV. Quito Mint. PCGS AU-53.
Fr-3; KM-23.1. Variety with colon (:) after denomination. An elusive RARITY when encountered so alluring and well-preserved, this wholesome specimen exhibits some minor handling upon the higher points, but with all details rather clear and defined. The personification of the sun smiles down upon the two mountains, with the zodiacal band providing a celestial border upon either side. To view all items from the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection, click here.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Fr-3; KM-23.1. Variety with colon (:) after denomination. An elusive RARITY when encountered so alluring and well-preserved, this wholesome specimen exhibits some minor handling upon the higher points, but with all details rather clear and defined. The personification of the sun smiles down upon the two mountains, with the zodiacal band providing a celestial border upon either side. To view all items from the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection, click here.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Waldo C. Newcomer Collection (J.C. Morgenthau and Co. [Wayte Raymond], 2/1935) Lot # 311.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000