Peru 1839-L MB 2 reales

CNG Lissner collection, lot 2046

This specimen was lot 2046 in Classical Numismatic Group's auction of the Richard Lissner collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $1,694. The catalog description^[1] noted, "PERU, Republic. 1821-present. AR 2 Reales. Lima mint. Dated 1839 (LIMÆ) MB. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65. Superb original deep to moderate patina with fine lustrous surfaces. Truly a fantastic type coin and only coin of the date graded. Purchased from M. Louis Teller, October 1997. Ex Andre de Clement Collection." This type is listed for 1825-40 with an interruption 1836-39 while the coinage of North Peru was issued. This specimen realized ten times the catalog value.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 6.77 g, 0.903 fine silver, this specimen Ø26 mm, 6.17 g, 6h axis.

Catalog reference: KM 141.1; C 130.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.

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