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.
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| Realized $4,830 |
