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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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South Peru - Republic gold 8 Escudos 1838 Cuzco-MS, KM171, MS62 NGC, a sparkling example of this classic Latin gold rarity with full mint brilliance and well-struck features. The reverse displays a few vague laminations, typical for this series and not distracting. The sunface design was used on several early Republic types and is particularly appealing on this large gold coin.From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $900 in VF, $2300 in EF, $5000 in UNC.
Estimate: 6000-7500 USD
South Peru - Republic gold 8 Escudos 1838 Cuzco-MS, KM171, MS62 NGC, a sparkling example of this classic Latin gold rarity with full mint brilliance and well-struck features. The reverse displays a few vague laminations, typical for this series and not distracting. The sunface design was used on several early Republic types and is particularly appealing on this large gold coin.From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $900 in VF, $2300 in EF, $5000 in UNC.
Estimate: 6000-7500 USD