CHILE. 8 Escudos, 1759-So J. Santiago Mint. Ferdinand VI. NGC AU-50. KM-13; Onza-659 ("Rarisima"). Two-year type; Double-circle (◉) obverse stops variety. The EXTREMELY RARE first year of this short-lived abbreviated legend (FERDIND) type. Quite wholesome for the grade, this piece displays a bold strike with fields that exhibit strong flash around the protected areas. No flaws of noteworthy significance appear over either side. In total, seven or eight examples of this date have been recorded, with this variety, seen with ◉ stops and a low 5 the date, appearing slightly more frequently. This coin is the second finest of the three that have been graded and is only one grade below the finest. From the Oro del Nuevo Mundo Collection.
