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.
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| Realized $16,675 |
