The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1357. Estimate $10000. Sold for $22500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. AV 8 Escudos (37mm, 27.21 g, 12h). Santiago mint. Dated 1819 So FD. KM 84; Friedberg 33. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65. Superb lustrous BU. Virtual gem. Only two 8 escudos of the Republic of Chile have ever reached the grade of MS 65. None have been graded higher. With its blazing luster and incredible strike, this is the finest example this cataloger has ever seen. This specimen will bring incredibly spirited bidding.