Chile 1837-So IJ 2 escudos
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This specimen was lot 41123 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $900. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHILE. 2 Escudos, 1837-So IJ. Santiago Mint. NGC EF Details--Obverse Damage. Despite the noted damage, which occurs in the form of an attempted drill hole near the lower field of the obverse, this golden minor stands as a GREAT RARITY, especially when considering its paltry mintage figure. Ex: Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection." This scarce type was struck 1837-38 in small numbers and was succeeded by a standing liberty design (KM 102.1) 1839-45.
Recorded mintage: 331.
Specification: 6.7 g, 0.875 fine gold, 22.5 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Fr-39; KM-97.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2025 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Richard August Collection and the Richard Margolis Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.
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