Chile
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Republic gold 8 Escudos 1838 So-JJ, KM93, AU58 NGC. Displaying a far above-average strike for the issue with a full hand and book on the obverse and only minor fading of the detail in the reverse shield. A scarce date with nearly full luster that is rarely encountered in Mint State. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $775 in VF, $1250 in EF, $4000 in UNC.
Estimate: 3500-4000 USD