CHILE. 50 Centavos, 1860/59-So. Santiago Mint. PCGS AU-53.
KM-128. Mintage: 20,000 (reported). The only certified example on the PCGS population report, only one finer (NGC MS-61). This date seldom appearing on the market is missing from nearly all major collections of Chilean coins, as such it should be considered EXTREMELY RARE and highly desirable. The strike is bold with a clear overdate and well-formed intricate design features. The smooth surfaces display a lovely gray patina with plenty of remaining luster in the protected areas and a slight iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. A real treat for the specialist of the series seeking difficult to locate issues in high states of preservation. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
here.From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: The Santiago Collection (Christensen - 6/1986) Lot # 389.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500