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This specimen was lot 30035 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $3,525. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Republic gold Escudo 1845 So-IJ, MS62 NGC. The strike is nothing short of outstanding with pinpoint detail through all the devices. Luster captivates the eye. The final year for the type and a wonderful example that, in many respects, is finer than the 1839-dated Eliasberg coin graded MS63 by NGC. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman/B.G. Johnson." This type was struck in Santiago, [[Chile]], 1839-45 and a slightly refined design succeeded it 1846-51.  
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This specimen was lot 30035 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $3,525. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Republic gold Escudo 1845 So-IJ, MS62 NGC. The strike is nothing short of outstanding with pinpoint detail through all the devices. Luster captivates the eye. The final year for the type and a wonderful example that, in many respects, is finer than the 1839-dated Eliasberg coin graded MS63 by NGC. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman/B.G. Johnson." This type was struck in Santiago, [[Chile]], 1839-45 and a slightly refined design succeeded it 1846-51. Earlier republican one escudos include the "crossed flags" type (KM 85, struck 1824-34) and the "hand on book" type (KM 99, struck 1838 only). The SCWC records the weight of this coin as 3.3 g; earlier colonial one escudos were nominally 3.38 g.
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Earlier republican one escudos include the "crossed flags" type (KM 85, struck 1824-34) and the "hand on book" type (KM 99, struck 1838 only).  
 
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The SCWC records the weight of this coin as 3.3 g; earlier colonial one escudos were nominally 3.38 g.
 
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but probably about 5,000.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but probably about 5,000.
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* [[Chile 1845-So IJ 2 reales|1845 2 reales]]
 
* [[Chile 1845-So IJ 8 escudos|1845 8 escudos]]
 
* [[Chile 1845-So IJ 8 escudos|1845 8 escudos]]
 
* [[Chile 1846-So IJ escudo|1846 escudo]]
 
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Latest revision as of 11:49, 29 September 2024

Heritage sale 3029, lot 30035
Chile 1845 escudo rev H3029-30035.jpg

This specimen was lot 30035 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $3,525. The catalog description[1] noted, "Republic gold Escudo 1845 So-IJ, MS62 NGC. The strike is nothing short of outstanding with pinpoint detail through all the devices. Luster captivates the eye. The final year for the type and a wonderful example that, in many respects, is finer than the 1839-dated Eliasberg coin graded MS63 by NGC. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman/B.G. Johnson." This type was struck in Santiago, Chile, 1839-45 and a slightly refined design succeeded it 1846-51. Earlier republican one escudos include the "crossed flags" type (KM 85, struck 1824-34) and the "hand on book" type (KM 99, struck 1838 only). The SCWC records the weight of this coin as 3.3 g; earlier colonial one escudos were nominally 3.38 g.

Recorded mintage: unknown but probably about 5,000.

Specification: 3.3 g, 0.875 fine gold, .093 troy oz AGW, 18.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 101.1.

Source:

  • 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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