Spain 1839-S RD 80 reales
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This specimen was lot 50281 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $441. The catalog description[1] noted, "SPAIN. 80 Reales, 1839-SRD. NGC EF-40. De Vellon. Much remaining luster." The type was issued from Barcelona, Seville and Madrid 1837-49. It is the same size as the old two escudos struck in Ferdinand's time.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 21 mm diameter, 6.77 g, .875 fine gold, .190 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Cayón-17310, Fr-326; KM-578.3.
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- O'Connor, Patrick, The Coins of Queen Isabel II of Spain: A Detailed Study of the Coins, Patterns and Medals of Her Reign, San Antonio, TX: Aurora Rarities, LLC, 2017.
- 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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.
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