Chile 1822-So FI 8 escudos

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Goldberg sale 75, lot 2884
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This specimen was lot 2884 in Goldberg sale 75 (Los Angeles, September 2013), where it sold for $1,668. The catalog description[1] noted, "Chile. 8 Escudos, 1822-So FI. Republic. Sun, mountains and volcanos. Reverse: Crossed flags. Planchet flaws and lightly cleaned. Very Fine." This type was struck 1818-34 in moderate quantities but increased demand has made this coin expensive.

Recorded mintage: 31,000.

Specification: 27.07 g, 0.875 fine gold, .761 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-33; KM 84.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, Jason Villareal and Steven Harvey, Goldberg Sale 75: the pre-Long Beach Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.

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