Lot 1196
Peru - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1853- MB (Lima). Fr-62 var.; KM-148.4. 27.03 grams. Small Legends type. Tri-segmented shield of arms supported by crossed flags, and crowned above by wreath. Reverse: Liberty as Pallas Athene, stands frontal supporting cap on spear, while one hand rests on shield. A better strike on a choice flan. Coin with minimal gentle handling -- fields remain very lustrous, while the reverse still shows strong cartwheel effect. NGC graded MS-61.
Machu Picchu was the spiritual center of the Inca nation, and has a special place in the hearts of the Peruvian people. Although less than 50 miles from Cuzco, it was never discovered by the Spaniards, and therefore never destroyed. Today, over 400,000 tourists visit the site each year. It was "rediscovered" in 1911 by the Yale archaelogist, Hiram Bingham.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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