Lot 931
Argentina - Provincia de Cordoba. Specimen 8 Reales, 1852 (Cordoba). Wr-7; Eliz-31; KM-32. 21.16 grams. Tower with three turrets and raised flag, framed by banners behind. Reverse: Flaming sun with human face. Crisply and cleanly struck, the obverse die already showing what will become a terminal die break. Fine medium-deep warm toning over mirror fields, which reflect as gold, greens, and blues, with hints of copper and lavender. Wonderful strike and preservation.
Extremely Rare proof specimen, with only a few strikes known. This is the finest example extant!. NGC graded Specimen 63.
Cordoba, named after the great city in Spain, is the second most important city in Argentina with a population of over 1 million people. Cordoba is situated near the geographical center of Argentina, It was also the most important provincial mint in the 19th century. This mint operated until 1852, and produced a great variety of important numismatic material.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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| Realized $23,000 |
