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."
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| Realized $3,795 |
