Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 46

The Millennia Collection

Chile

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 982		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1751 So-J (Santiago). Fr-5; KM-12. 27.05 grams. Ferdinand VI, 1746-1759. Small standard draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Small crowned Bourbon arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Bold, virtually fully struck centers. Lustrous devices on mirror fields. An exemplary coin -- flashy, with great eye appeal. Among the finest known example. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike. Ferdinand was one of the more able kings of Spain. He attempted to modernize his country and cut down on the rampant corruption. On both counts he was successful. He was smart enough to stay out of war, and refused to favor publically either the British or the French. Through the efforts of his chief minister, the Marquis of Ensenada, he built up his navy, and established a more equitable taxation sysytem, known as the cadastre, which taxed based on wealth and ability to pay. A "progressive" tax. Unfortunately for Spain, he ruled only fourteen years. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 983		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1751 So-J (Santiago). Fr-5; KM-3. Small standard bust to right. Reverse: Small crowned Hapsburg arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Flecce. Well struck with considerable mint brilliance. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 984		Chile. 8 Reales, 1758 So-J (Santiago). Eliz-8; WR-1; KM-5. 26.97 grams. Ferdinand VI, 1746-1759. Pillar coinage. Crowned Bourbon arms. Reverse: Crowned globes flanked by crowned and bannered pillars, over water. Bold, even strike, with lustrous devices on reflective to proof-like fields. Splendid original surfaces and mint luster under light golden to iridescent toning. Extremely Rare. Considered the finest known specimen. The famous "Santiago Pillar Dollar." It remains one of the most sought after and prized of all Latin American coinage. It is also the only Latin American crown to actually spell out the whole name of Ferdinandus, the king. Examples coming to market remain excessively elusive; one being Superior's Auction, December 1-2, 1990 (NY), lot 551, an eye appealing Very Fine, realized $44,000. Minted from 1751-1758, less than 10 examples are known of all dates. NGC graded AU-58. Pillar Dollars were minted at various mints throughout the Americas. For those collectors trying to find a Pillar Dollar from each mint, Santiago is a major stumbling block. The Spanish colony of Chile was somewhat a forgotten stepchild, due to its relative inaccessability. Travelling overland was through harsh deserts, and travelling by sea required the long and dangerous voyage around Cape Horn. Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000. Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 153. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71,875
Lot 985		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1759 So-J (Santiago). Fr-5; KM-12. 27.01 grams. Ferdinand VI, 1746-1759. Small standard bust to right. Reverse: Small crowned Hapsburg arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Well struck centers, with only minor weakness and adjusment marks to lower quarter of shield. Considerable mint brilliance, and hints of reddish toning. Rare in this grade. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 986		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1764 So-J (Santiago). Fr-11; KM-25. 27.01 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. "Rat-nose" bust of Charles III right. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. The centers boldly struck up, with trifling peripheral weakness at 12 o'clock, and a few faint adjustment marks. Very lustrous, the fields proof-like. Very Rare in this grade; the finest known at present. NGC graded AU-58. The earlier gold coins of Charles III have an exaggerated lengthy nose. This unflattering type, known as the "Rat Nose" type, was produced 1764-1772. Later in his reign, from 1772-1789 (1789 was a posthumous issue), the nose was shortenend. How Charles allowed this unattractive coin to circulate for so many years is odd. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 158; Ex: Trigo Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $21,850
Lot 987		Chile. 8 Reales, 1768 So-A (Santiago). Eliz-15; WR-2; KM-18. 26.75 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. Pillar coinage. Crowned Bourbon arms. Reverse: Crowned globes flanked by crowned and bannered pillars, over water. Bold, even strike, with excellent detail at globes and shield. Choice original surfaces, with residual luster, under medium gray toning. Extremely Rare. One the finest known. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. Ex Calbeto Collection. Another example, in VF-EF, appeared in the Ponterio Amat Sale in March 1991, where it realized $27,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $44,850
Lot 988		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1772/1 So-A (Santiago). Fr-11 var.; KM-27. 26.99 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. Second bust style. Draped and cuirassed bust of Charles III right. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. Solid, even strike the centers very bold. Satiny obverse luster, the reverse fields proof-like. Very rare in this grade. One year type. Finest known specimen. NGC graded MS-61. Chile has the world's longest north to south distance; over 2,880 miles. Yet its width is only 265 miles at its widest point. With barren deserts in the north, coastal plains in the center, and glaciers in the south, Chile is a meteorologist's dream. Interestingly enough, Chile also claims parts of Antarctica, as well as Easter Island far west in the Pacific. Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. Ex: Norweb Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $25,300
Lot 989		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1786 So-DA (Santiago). Fr-15; KM-27. 27.07 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. Late bust style. Draped and cuirassed bust of Charles III right. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. Good even strike, the obverse faintly weak, but all details complete. Satiny devices on glossy, proof-like fields. Small lamination at reverse edge, about 11 o'c'olck. Very Rare in this grade. Probably the finest known, and the rarest date in the series. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex Trigo Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 990		Chile. 8 Reales, 1787 So-D.A. (Santiago). Eliz-36; WR-3; KM-31. 26.90 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Charles III right. Reverse: Reverse: Crowned Bourbon arms, flanked by bannered pillars. The strike choice, with virtually complete centers. Devices lustrous and glossy, on reflective fields. Very Rare, even more so in this state of preservation. The finest known specimen. NGC graded AU-58. The mintage figures for colonial 8 Reales in Chile were far lower than most of the other Spanish colonies. Far less trade was being conducted by the Spanish. This makes this type very scarce. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. A nearly comparable example, in AU, realized $12,000 in a Ponterio sale in January of 1991. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $25,300
Lot 991		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1789 So-DA (Santiago). Fr-19; KM-42. 27.05 grams. Charles IV, 1788-1808. Bust of Charles III right. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. Portrait well struck up. Very lustrous with slight reddish tone. Rare this nice. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. Ex: Trigo Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 992		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1809 So-FJ (Santiago). Fr-28; KM-72. 27.03 grams. Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833. Large uniformed bust of Ferdinand right, wearing Order of Golden Fleece. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. Exceptional strike, with only the faintest of adjustment marks seen on reverse. Brilliant proof-like fields, with velvety devices. Very Rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. Ex Spink (1980). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 993		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1809 So-FJ (Santiago). Fr-28; KM-72. Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833. Large unifirmed imaginary bust of Ferdinand right, wearing Order of Golden Fleece. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. NGC graded MS-62. This uniformed bust type was probably an attempt by Ferdinand to convey his military prowess. Since he was little more than a vassal of Napoleon, his efforts were somewhat laughable. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 994		Chile. 8 Reales, 1809 So-F.J. (Santiago). Eliz-65; Wr-6; KM-68. 27.04 grams. Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833. Large uniformed imaginary bust of Ferdinand right, wearing Order of Golden Fleece. Reverse: Crowned Bourbon arms, flanked by bannered pillars. Boldly struck, with vitually complete details. Lustrous to velvety devices on reflective fields, under medium gray or, on the reverse, iridescent toning. Some very faint handling marks to portrait, otherwise a superb example. One of the finest known. NGC graded MS-63. This type, known as the imaginary bust, was produced in both gold and silver, but only at the Santiago mint. A very important type coin. Interestingly enough, the silver coin is far rarer than its gold counterpart. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 995		Chile. 8 Reales, 1810 So-F.J. (Santiago). Eliz-67; Wr-7; KM-75. 27.04 grams. Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833. Large uniformed imaginary bust of Ferdinand right, with laurel wreath, wearing Order of Golden Fleece. Reverse: Crowned Bourbon arms, flanked by bannered pillars. Boldly struck, with vitually complete details. Glossy devices on reflective to proof-like fields. Some very trivial handling marks to portrait, but the fields are remarkably clean. One of the finest known. Impressive, with light golden toning. NGC graded MS-61. Santiago is easily one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Its central location in Chile assures it of a very temperate climate, similar to the climate of Los Angeles, or Sydney. The view of the Andes Mountains in the background is breathtaking. Over 5 million peoiple live in the city which is more than 1/3 of the total population of the nation. Upscale neighborhoods such as Providentia are on a par with any in the world. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 996		Chile. 8 Reales, 1815-So-F-J (Santiago). WR-8; KM-80. Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833. Bust of Ferdinand right. Reverse: Crowned arms between pillars. Slight weakness at wreath to an otherwise well struck up portrait; the reverse choice. Very lustrous devices and prooflike fields. With faint toning. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 997		Chile - Republic. Peso, 1817 (Santiago). WR-9; Eliz-78; KM-82.1. 26.91 grams. Volcano type; without assayer. Smoking volcano; wreath above, value within. Reverse: Column surmounted by globe; star and banner above. Good bold strike, slightly off center. A few noticeable marks, but overall light and gentle wear. The proof-like fields still very reflective. Lightly toned a slightly warm gray. Extremely Rare. A one year type, and the first and earliest Peso for the country. Extremely Rare - less than 10 known, and mostly in poor condition. This coin is considered the Finest Known. NGC graded AU-58. Chile has scores of volcanoes from the northern desert to the southern glaciers. Most are inactive, yet the nation is quite proud of these amazing natural wonders. The choice of a volcano motif on the first republican crown in 1817 speaks volumes for the importance of the volcano in contemporary culture. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,525
Lot 998		Chile - Republic. Pattern Peso, 1819 (Santiago). KM Pn-1 (this coin the plate coin, and listed as Unique). 28.54 Grams. Silver. Pattern by J.S. Portales. Smoking volcano within mountain range. Reverse: Column surmounted by large globe globe, star and banner above; all within garter border. Excellent specimen strike, but some edge bruises from mishandling over the years. Light to medium artistic toning, tending to smokey grey in the recesses. Of the Highest Rarity. This example published in Medina, Las Monedas Chilenas, Santiago, 1902; p. 127. A new coin design was commissioned by the Chilean government. J.S. Portales, who was Superintendant of the Mint, supplied this revised version, but his design was rejected in favor of the usual type currently in circulation. For Chilean numismatics, this piece is of the utmost importance, and greatest rarity, with this being one of only two examples known. NGC graded AU-55. The Andes Mountains, is the longest mountain range in South America, stretching over 4,400 miles. It is twice as long as the Himalayas. The southern Andes, which are found in Chile and pictured here, are somewhat lower in altitude than its northern neighbors, but are far more remote and far less explored. One can travel by ship (with a few short bus rides), across the Andes from Puerto Montt in Chile to Bariloche in Argentina. This is an awe inspiring journey. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,100
Lot 999		Chile - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1820-So-FD (Santiago). Fr-33; KM-84. 27.01 grams. Radiant sun above volcanoes, date of Independence below, all within circular wreath. Reverse: Column surmounted by globe and star, crossed flags behind, all within circular wreath. Exceptional strike. Quite clean, with brilliant reflective fields and lustrous devices. Scarce in this grade. NGC graded MS-62. Independence from Spain in Chile is officially achieved in 1818, yet the fight for independence began with uprisings in 1808, and didn't end until the island of Chloe was captured from the Spanish garrison in 1826. The 8 Escudos pictured here is the first gold coin of the republic of Chile. A most important and hightly sought after piece. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 1000		Chile - Republic. Peso, 1822-FI (Santiago). WR-9; Eliz-87; KM-82.2. 26.79 grams. Volcano type; double assayer type of 1817-1823, and 1834. Smoking volcano; wreath above, value within. Reverse: Column surmounted by globe; star and banner above. Very good strike, with just minor softness at the centers. The fields, showing only light marks, are reflective to almost proof-like, the luster providing good cartwheel effect. Even light smokey toning, with some stronger coloration at the recesses. NGC graded MS-62 Prooflike. The early history of republican Chile revolves around the national hero Bernardo O'Higgins, who was the Supreme Director of the nation. He was the first to head the country after the formal independence of 1818. Indicative of the culture of the time, O'Higgins was a liberal who wished to establish a true democratic state and abolish titles of nobility. For this he met strenuous opposition that resulted in his being deposed in 1823. As was true in most of South America at this time, freedom from Spain was desired, but democracy was not. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 1001		Chile. Valdivia - Provisional Republican Coinage. 8 Reales, 1822. WR-22; Eliz-CH-3; KM-3.1 (this the plate coin). 15.14 grams. Emergency issue. Column surmounted by globe, three stars around. Reverse: Inscription in three lines: 8.R. / V.A. / 1822. Typical flatish strike. Field marks as to be expected, but none serious. Good old collection toning. Extremely Rare. These crude billon coins were emergency issues struck by Don Antonio Adriazola, under the authority of the Governor, as payment for the local garrison during a shortage of coin. NGC graded EF-40. Valdivia, located approximately 500 miles south of Santiago, along with Chloe, was the southernmost point of Spanish colonial influence. After independence in 1818, this was the area that held on against the republicans. The fortress there was constantly besieged, and needed coins. These emergency pieces are very rare. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 1002		Chile. Valdivia - Provisional Republican Coinage. 8 Reales, 1822. WR-22; Eliz-CH-4; KM-6. 15.06 grams. Counterstamped emergency issue. Column surmounted by globe, three stars around; with rectangular counterstamp of APDLVA. Reverse: Inscription in three lines: 8.R. / V.A. / 1822. Good cast and struck surfaces. Fine even old toning. Extremely Rare. NGC graded AU-50. The crown sized 8 Reales is the most important of the Valdivia siege coins. Very seldom offered for sale. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. Ex. Howard Gibbs Collection Sale, Hans Schulman Auction, March 1966, lot no. 970. The meaning of the validation stamp is: "Anno Primero de la Libertad Valdiviana." View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 1003		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1826 So-I (Santiago). Fr-33; KM-84; LC-865. Radiant sun above volcanoes, date of Independence below, all within circular wreath. Reverse: Column surmounted by globe, crossed flags behind, all within circular wreath. Proof-like fields with some minor hairlines. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 1004		Chile - Republic. Peso, 1828-TH (Coquimbo). WR-10 (this the plate coin); Eliz-98; KM-88. 30.80 grams. Volcano type. Smoking volcano amid mountains and lake; wreath above, value within. Reverse: Column surmounted by globe; star and banner above. Crisp and detailed, with only just a hint of cabinet wear on a few of the highest points. Excellent even old gray toning, multicolored in reflection, over mirror fields. The Classic Key Crown of the Latin American Republic series. This example long considered the Finest Known. NGC graded Proof 64. Coquimbo is a city located north of Santiago in the La Serena region. Close to the northern desert areas, precipitation is sparse. Coquimbo was an important mining area in Spanish colonial times. The proximity to large gold and copper deposits made it an essential part of the Spanish trade route. Few silver coins were produced there however, so this coin is of major importance. Estimated Value $50,000 - 60,000. Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 168. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138,000
Lot 1005		Chile - Republic. Peso, 1832-I (Santiago). WR-9; Eliz-94; KM-82.2. 26.91 grams. Volcano type; single assayer type of 1824-1834. Smoking volcano; wreath above, value within. Reverse: Column surmounted by globe; star and banner above. Good even strike. The satiny to reflective fields exhibit flashy cartwheel luster. Medium smokey toning; more russet on the reverse, with reds and violets at the peripheries. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 1006		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1835-IJ (Santiago). Fr-37; KM-93; LC-874. Hand on book of the Constitution. Reverse: Arms. Minor edge flaw. Fully lustrous. Rare this nice. NGC graded MS-62. Chile's history during the early republican peiod was one of aristocratic privilege. The Spanish grandees had been replaced by the local wealthy ladowners who created a new aristocracy. When this coin was struck, Chile was ruled by Diego Portales, who was an outright dictator. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 1007		Chile - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1836-So-IJ (Santiago). Fr-37; KM-93. 27.04 grams. Liberty type. Plumed shield of arms, supported by crowned alpaca and eagle; date below. Reverse: Hand of Justice resting on Constitution, radiant light above; 21 Qs. in legend below. Fine, bold strike, on lustrous to bright fields. Scarce in this grade, plus rare as an overstrike. NGC graded AU-58. Krause, World Coins, 1801-1900, notes there have been rare occurrences of KM-93 having been overstruck on KM-84, such as seen here. Visible in under type is the date and assayer of 1826-So-I. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 1008		Chile - Republic. 8 Reales, 1839-So-IJ (Santiago). WR11; Eliz-100; KM-96.1. 26.80 grams. First Condor type. Plumed shield of arms, value flanking, wreath around. Reverse: Condor left, breaking chain. A bold, superior strike, with the dies showing evidence of clashing. Coin very clean, the fields reflective to almost proof-like. Lovely even medium toning, almost pinkish in appearance but reflecting considerable silvery greens to pale blues. Rare, extremely so in this grade. NGC graded MS-65. The condor, pictured here is the national bird of Chile. They mate for life, live up to fifty years, and are a member of the vulture family. Since there are no trees where they live, the eggs are placed on rocks, where they slowly develop. In fact it takes a baby condor chick six years to mature. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,675
Lot 1009		Chile - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1842-So-IJ (Santiago). Fr-41; KM-104.1. 27 grams. Liberty type. Plumed shield of arms, supported by crowned alpaca and eagle; date below. Reverse: Liberty as Pallas Athene standing at altar. Reeded edge. Sharp and boldly struck up. Very clean, with brilliant fields showing bold cartwheel luster. NGC graded MS-63. Plate coin for KM-104.1 in Krause, World Coins, 1801-1900, Third Edition, p. 192. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 1010		Chile - Republic. 8 Reales, 1848-So-JM (Santiago). WR12; Eliz-102; KM-96.2. 26.81 grams. Second Condor type. Plumed shield of arms, value flanking, wreath around. Reverse: Condor left, breaking chain. Crisp, fine strike. Lightly handled, and with care. The fields very clean and brilliant. Handsome old toning - a deep medium gray comprised of a preponderance of blues over russets and golds. Rare, extremely so in high grade. This coin is one of the finest known. NGC graded MS-64. Few of this coin type was ever saved. Almost no one collected coins in Chile at this time, so most that did survive are of low grade. This is a special coin. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 1011		Chile. 8 Escudos, 1851-So LA (Santiago). Fr-41; KM-105. Liberty as Pallas Athene standing at altar. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1012		Chile. Republic. "Un Peso", 1866 So (Santiago). Eliz --; WR --; KM --. 24.93 grams. Plume mounted shield, bearing star, within broad laurel wreath; UN PESO below. Reverse: Condor stands left on mountainous outcrop, oval shield at feet. Obverse boldly and fully struck; the breast feathers of the condor soft likely due to the die crack, already well formed, seen over the bird's legs. Generally lustrous devices on semi-reflective fields. Very lightly toned. The only known specimen of this date and type. NGC graded Specimen 62. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Ex Elizondo Collection, purchased privately from him before 1970. "El Rey de los Pesos," the King of the Pesos, this piece remains unpublished. However, note the style of the dies for Elizondo's number 113, a "1 Peso," dated 1867. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $42,550
Lot 1013		Chile. Republic. "1 Peso", 1867 So (Santiago). Eliz-113; WR-14; KM-141. 24.70 grams. Plume mounted shield, bearing star, within broad laurel wreath; 1 PESO below. Reverse: Condor stands left on mountainous outcrop, oval shield at feet. Centers a little soft as is typical, while outer fields and edges are crisp and clean. Lovely light iridescent toning, with muted golds, magentas, and blues. Probably a proof striking rather than a proof-like uncirculated. The fields are mirror, and extraordinarily free of marks. Extremely Rare in this grade. The Proof or Specimen stiking probably unique, with none known in Uncirculated. Less than two dozen known in all grades. NGC graded Specimen 65. The term "Peso" meaning weight in Spanish and Portuguese, appeared first in Latin America and was later adopted in Spain in 1864. It was a decimal term, meaning 10 Decimos or 100 Centavos equalled one Peso. The value "Peso" often replaced the earlier "Real". The Real was not a decimal term. Smaller denominations were just fractions of the Real (1/4 Real, 1/2 Real, etc.). Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. Ex: Henry Christensen. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $27,600
Lot 1014		Chile. Republic. "Un Peso", 1868 So (Santiago). Eliz-115; WR-15; KM-142.1. 26.62 grams. Plume mounted shield, bearing star, within broad laurel wreath; UN PESO below. Reverse: Condor stands left on mountainous outcrop, oval shield at feet. Two old light contact marks on obverse are barely noticeable for the splendidly sharp strike and gorgeous toning. Superb medium to deep gray toning, with iridescent undertones in golds, magentas, greens, and blues. Probably a proof striking rather than a proof-like uncirculated. The fields are mirror, and extraordinarily free of marks. Extremely Rare in this grade. Restyled obverse and reverse dies. Like the modifications to the earliest Morgan dollars, the lowering of the condor's relief allowed for a more legible imprint of the textures and details of the bird's plumage. NGC graded Proof 64. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 1015		Chile - Republic. Essai Peso, 189--So (Santiago). WR --; Eliz --; KM --. 19.94 grams. Seventh Condor type. Condor left on rocky peak; "ESSAI" in field at 4 o'clock. Reverse: Large wreath, value and date within, but last digit of date omitted: 189(-). Reeded edge. Strike a bit soft at obverse center. Fine reflective to proof fields, the reverse showing some hairlines. Warmish light medium gray toning in general, darker in some areas, with vivid cobalt patch on reverse. This specimen with the incomplete date appears to be unpublished, and may well be the only example known. Coin is Elizondo type 17; cf. WR-16; cf. KM-152.1. NGC graded Proof 58. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370