CHILE. 8 Reales, 1782-So DA. Santiago Mint. Charles III. NGC VF Details--Obverse Graffiti, Cleaned.KM-31; FC-20; EL-29; Cal-Type-110 # 1020. Mintage: 60,000. An evenly worn example of this strongVERY/strong strongRARE/strong low-mintage date, struck sharply albeit slightly off-center, with moderate gray toning. What is called graffiti by NGC appears to simply be a few light scratches to right of bust that do little to distract from the devices. Nicer than the Calbeto plate coin and the only piece thus far certified by either NGC or PCGS.From the Santa Fe Collection.Ex: Amat Collection (Ponterio 3/1991) Lot # 75.Ex: Ray Johnson Collection (Freeman Craig 11/1981) Lot # 100.Ex: Faistauer Collection (Jess Peters 4/1976) Lot # 412.
