Lot 1189
Peru - South Peru. Specimen 8 Reales, 1837-BA (Cuzco). WR-19 var. (raised edge); note KM-170.1. 27.44 grams. State Coinage. Large letters "FEDERACION" type. Radiant sun face, row of stars above. Reverse: Scene of crowned fortress, volcano, and ship at sea, and cornucopia below, all within wreath. Crisp, detailed strike on choice flan. Satiny to bright fields, with excellent cartwheel luster, the devices softly lustrous to matte. Simply superb quality for this issue.
One-year Sunface type. Special Specimen striking with raised lettering edge. KM states only 5 pieces known; this is finest known example. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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