Chile 1781-So DA 4 reales
This specimen was lot 34056 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it sold for $2,880. The catalog description[1] noted,
"CHILE. 4 Reales, 1781-So DA. Santiago Mint. Charles III. PCGS VG-10. The only certified example of the date on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. This handsome survivor boasts a strong strike with smooth problem free surfaces. Honest wear coupled with the rich old cabinet patina adds to its pleasing appearance and desirability of this SCARCE date half Dollar size denomination. Seldom encountered and highly attractive this wholesome example is sure to excite many collectors seeking problem free pieces to the numismatic holdings. From the Pat Johnson Collection."
This type was issued from Santiago 1775-89 and is rare.
Recorded mintage: 14,000.
Specification: 13.53 g, 0.903 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Cayón-11829, KM-34; Cal-967.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 ANA Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring The Salton Collection Part III, the Augustana Collection and the Robert C. Knepper Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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