CNG 87, Lot: 1938. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PERU, Republic. 1821-present. AV 8 Escudos (37mm, 27.08 g, 6h). Lima mint. Dated 1855 MB. REPUB · PERUANA · LIMA · SE · 21 Qs M · B ·, flagged coat-of-arms of Peru; wreath above; 1855 below; rosette stops / FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION, Liberty standing slightly right, holding pole surmounted by cap and oval shield inscribed LI/BER/TAD in three lines; rosette below. Friedberg 62; KM 148.5. In NGC slab, graded MS 61, underlying luster.