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This type struck in [[Argentina]] 1842 only and very rare. A similar design was used on silver 2 reales (KM 12) and gold 8 escudos (KM 14). The SCWC warns against deceptive counterfeits. | This type struck in [[Argentina]] 1842 only and very rare. A similar design was used on silver 2 reales (KM 12) and gold 8 escudos (KM 14). The SCWC warns against deceptive counterfeits. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 6.75 g, .875 fine gold, .190 troy oz AGW; this specimen: 6.78 grams, 23.10 mm diameter. | + | ''Specification:'' 6.75 g, 0.875 fine gold, .190 troy oz AGW; this specimen: 6.78 grams, 23.10 mm diameter. |
''Catalog reference:'' Fr-11, KM 13 (filed under [[Argentina, La Rioja|La Rioja]]). | ''Catalog reference:'' Fr-11, KM 13 (filed under [[Argentina, La Rioja|La Rioja]]). | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* <sup>[1]</sup>Kraljevich, John, John Pack, Elizabeth O. Piper and Frank Van Valen, ''The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Collection of World Gold Coins and Medals'', Wolfboro, NH: American Numismatic Rarities, 2005. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Kraljevich, John, John Pack, Elizabeth O. Piper and Frank Van Valen, ''The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Collection of World Gold Coins and Medals'', Wolfboro, NH: American Numismatic Rarities, 2005. | ||
| + | * 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. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
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* other specimens in [[The Eliasberg Collection]]. | * other specimens in [[The Eliasberg Collection]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 5 February 2024
This specimen was lot 1012 in the Eliasberg sale, where it sold for $2300. The catalog description[1] noted, "1842 R 2 escudos. Rioja mint. AU-55 (NGC). Types as above. Medium toned yellow gold with good eye appeal. This is the only readily collectible portrait issue of General Rosas, but is also very scarce. From the John H. Clapp Collection; Clapp estate to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., 1942."
This type struck in Argentina 1842 only and very rare. A similar design was used on silver 2 reales (KM 12) and gold 8 escudos (KM 14). The SCWC warns against deceptive counterfeits.
Specification: 6.75 g, 0.875 fine gold, .190 troy oz AGW; this specimen: 6.78 grams, 23.10 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Fr-11, KM 13 (filed under La Rioja).
- [1]Kraljevich, John, John Pack, Elizabeth O. Piper and Frank Van Valen, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Collection of World Gold Coins and Medals, Wolfboro, NH: American Numismatic Rarities, 2005.
- 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.
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