Peru 1828-Cuz G 2 reales
This specimen was lot 2027 in Sedwick Auction 36 (Winter Park, FL, November 2024), where it sold for $510. The catalog description[1] noted, "PERU, Cuzco, 2 reales, 1828 G, rare, NGC VG 10, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-O'Brien. Although KM doesn't note this date as rare, it is clear this is a very rare date given that this is the only example in the NGC census and with none certified by PCGS. Well circulated with a few light surface marks, even dark gray toning. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection (stated on label), with his tag." This specimen is one of a series struck 1825-1840 at the Lima mint and 1827-31 at Cuzco. The date is listed in the SCWC as common, though all Peruvian minors are scarcer in nice condition than the catalog values would indicate. Assayer G is recorded for 1828-31. It was legal tender in the United States until 1857 for 25¢.
Recorded mintage: unknown but apparently very rare.
Specification: 6.77 g, 0.903 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-141.2.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia, Cori Sedwick Downing, Connor Falk and Sarah Sproles, Treasure Auction 36, World, U.S Coins and Paper Money, featuring the Luis R. Ponte collection, the Jorge Becerra Collection and the John M. O'Brien collection, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 2024.
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