CHILE. 8 Reales, 1839-So IJ. Santiago Mint. PCGS MS-64 Gold Shield. KM-96.1. One of a handful of choice survivors known for this always-sought issue, this near-Gem may well be the most eye-catching of all of them. Well struck, this example, unlike most, displays a dramatic overlay of tone, with coppery-amber color accompanying the centers on both sides, while attractive crescents of rainbow-hued coloration appear along portions of the edges. Distinctive underlying semi-prooflike reflectivity adds to the overall flash and character. All combined, the appeal in tremendous, making it the perfect candidate for a world-class collections of Latin American crowns.
