Lot 227
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Chile, Carlos IV (1788-1808), 8-Reales, 1791 DA, Santiago, laureate cuirassed bust of Carlos IV right, rev. crowned shield between pillars (CT.690; Cy.13024), lightly cleaned, very fine, rare
Chile, Carlos IV (1788-1808), 8-Reales, 1791 DA, Santiago, laureate cuirassed bust of Carlos IV right, rev. crowned shield between pillars (CT.690; Cy.13024), lightly cleaned, very fine, rare

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Chile, Carlos IV (1788-1808), 8-Reales, 1791 DA, Santiago, laureate cuirassed bust of Carlos IV right, rev. crowned shield between pillars (CT.690; Cy.13024), lightly cleaned, very fine, rare

Lot Essay

Coins of this date were issued with the bust of the late Carlos III and also of Carlos IV, the latter struck when dies with the new portrait were finally available. Coins of this date with the bust of Carlos IV are very rare.