Lot 1059
Guatemala - Central American Republic. Pattern 8 Reales, 1824-NG-M (Nueva Guatemala). WR--; Eliz--; KM--. 22.09 grams. Radiant sun face over row of volcanoes. Reverse: Tree on foliate ground, value on either side. Milled edge. Superbly detailed strike, the softly lustrous devices on mirror fields. Choice deep toning -- the gray is comprised of a base color having an almost steely gold, tinted over considerably with violet, lavender, and mixed blues and greens. An impressive coin, and Excessively Rare. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
Ex Peltzer Collection (Glendining sale of June 1927, lot no. 490, with no subsequent auction record). This coin as a pattern appears to be unlisted.
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| Realized $33,350 |
