Peru 1834-Cuz Bo Ar 8 reales

CNG Lissner collection, lot 2057

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The first specimen was lot 2057 in Classical Numismatic Group's auction of the Richard Lissner collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $1,028.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "PERU, Republic. 1821-present. AR 8 Reales. Cuzco mint. Dated 1834 CU(ZCO) Bo Ar. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Very lustrous with very light satiny toning over superb surfaces. Hint of striking weakness. Great eye appeal. Highest graded and very nice type coin. Purchased from Freeman Craig, October 1973." This type was struck at Lima 1825-28 and at Cuzco 1826-29 and is rather common; the complete span of Peru standing liberty eight reales runs 1825-55. Assayer B is recorded for the Cuzco mint 1830-35. The issues of 1834-35 from Cuzco are scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 27.07 g, 0.903 fine silver, .786 troy oz ASW, the first specimen Ø40 mm, 27.56 g, 6h axis.

Catalog reference: KM 142.4; C 130.3b.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Elizondo, Carlos A., Eight Reales and Pesos of the New World, San Antonio, TX: 1968.
• ^[1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.

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