Image Information
| Type | Coin |
| Title | Lot 30913 |
| Date | 1855 |
| Country | Peru |
| Service Catalog # | 707269 |
| Denomination | 8 Escudos |
| Mint Mark | LIMA MB |
| Description | Republic gold 8 Escudos 1855 Lima-MB, KM148.5, AU58 NGC. Variety with REPUB. A remarkable coin with virtually flawless surfaces and bold design features. This series is usually plagued with laminations and poorly prepared planchets. Clearly, the Newman coin presents a superior example and is worthy of a premium bid. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $1,997.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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