Lot 1060
Guatemala - Central American Republic. 8 Reales, 1824-NG-M (Nueva Guatemala). WR-11; Eliz-84; KM-4. 26.88 grams. Radiant sun face over row of volcanoes. Reverse: Tree on foliate ground, value on either side. Fine crisp strike. The devices lustrous, with fields reflective to proof-like. Pleasing smoky toning of medium depth - the colors tending to gold, coppers, and greens. NGC graded MS-62.
On the coins of the Central American Republic is found the Ceiba tree. This is no accident. The Ceiba tree appears in the New World from Mexico to South America and can reach a height of over 200 feet. It was a very important symbol in Mayan culture where the concept of a central world tree is often depicted as a Ceiba tree, which connected the Underworld, the skies, and the central realm.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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| Realized $4,140 |
