CHILE. Peso, 1881-So. Santiago Mint. PCGS MS-65 Gold Shield. KM-142.1. A stunning example of the type, presenting needle-sharp definition within the designs and fields that are lustrous and silky smooth. While on the subtle side, a sheath of tone elevates the character to rarified levels, as hues of reddish-gold, blue and purple highlight the raised surfaces and outer edges. Often encountered tone-free or nearly so, a finer toned example of this type may be impossible to find. From the Matthew Orsini Collection.
