The Lissner Collection, Lot: 2120. Estimate $5000. Sold for $37500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PERU, Confederación Perú-Boliviana. Estado Sud Peruano (South Peru). 1836-1839. AV 8 Escudos (36mm, 27.04 g, 12h). Cuzco mint. Dated 1838 MS. KM 171; C 184; Calicó, Onza 2251 (this coin illustrated). In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 WINGS APPROVED. Gem prooflike BU and fully struck on all surfaces. The “Wonder Coin” of the Lissner Peruvian section. Most beautiful design on the Peruvian coinage. Highest graded Peruvian 8 escudo of any date or type.