Chile 1834-So IJ 4 escudos

Ponterio sale 168, lot 40052

photo courtesy Stack's-Bowers LLC

This specimen was lot 40052 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $3,055. The catalog description^[2] noted, "CHILE. 4 Escudos, 1834-IJ. NGC AU-55. Reported mintage of only 2,564 pieces. Scarce and interesting five year type. The first 4 Escudos type coin of Chile as an independent republic. Some light adjustment marks on the reverse (as made). Sharp strike with good details, including full sun face. Quite nice for type." Four escudos of the Republic of Chile come in three types: the crossed flags type (KM 87, struck 1824-34, shown here), the hand on book type and the standing liberty type (KM 103, struck 1839-41). All are rare and expensive.

Recorded mintage: 2,564.

Specification: 13.5 g, 0.875 fine gold, .379 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-34; KM-87.

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.
• ^[2]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.

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