Lot 924
Argentina - Confederation. Silver Strike of Gold 8 Escudos, 1836-R (La Rioja). Cf. KM-A9; Fr-7. 24.26 grams. General Rosas type. Military bust of General Rosas left, his name below. Reverse: Mountain peak, crossed artillery and pennants beneath. Normal milled edge. Excellent detailed strike; the fields very clean for grade, with proof-like surfaces beneath artistic old collection toning. The toning a soft gray, tending to rose and light steely gray, mostly at the peripheries. Very Rare. NGC graded AU-50.
General Rosas, originally a cattle rancher of the pampas, ruled Argentina with a conservative bent and an iron fist. He stylized himself as a man of the people, yet he killed many of these people if they dared voice any opposition to his policies. He was one of the early Latin "caudillos" or popular dictators. His coins are quite rare.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000.
|
| |
| Realized $16,100 |
