Lot 1006
Chile. 8 Escudos, 1835-IJ (Santiago). Fr-37; KM-93; LC-874. Hand on book of the Constitution. Reverse: Arms. Minor edge flaw. Fully lustrous. Rare this nice. NGC graded MS-62.
Chile's history during the early republican peiod was one of aristocratic privilege. The Spanish grandees had been replaced by the local wealthy ladowners who created a new aristocracy. When this coin was struck, Chile was ruled by Diego Portales, who was an outright dictator.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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| Realized $7,188 |
