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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1760 Mo-MM, KM153, Fr-25, AU55 NGC. The first year of Carlos III coinage and a short-lived two year bust style. A rare date, this type is missing from many advanced collections with the present coin boasting a strong strike that fully renders the reverse crowned arms and reflective luster around the protected areas that greatly benefits the eye appeal. Evenly placed small ticks over the surfaces and light highpoint friction confirms the mid-AU grade.From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $6000 in VF, $11000 in EF.
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD
Carlos III gold 8 Escudos 1760 Mo-MM, KM153, Fr-25, AU55 NGC. The first year of Carlos III coinage and a short-lived two year bust style. A rare date, this type is missing from many advanced collections with the present coin boasting a strong strike that fully renders the reverse crowned arms and reflective luster around the protected areas that greatly benefits the eye appeal. Evenly placed small ticks over the surfaces and light highpoint friction confirms the mid-AU grade.From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $6000 in VF, $11000 in EF.
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD