Peru
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Republic gold 8 Escudos 1855 Lima-MB, KM148.5, AU58 NGC. Variety with REPUB. A remarkable coin with virtually flawless surfaces and bold design features. This series is usually plagued with laminations and poorly prepared planchets. Clearly, the Newman coin presents a superior example and is worthy of a premium bid.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $825 in VF, $1200 in EF, $2200 in UNC.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD