Central American Republic gold 8 Escudos 1828 CR-F MS61+ NGC, San Jose mint, KM17, Fr-1, Onza-1746 (Rare), Stickney-C102. Mintage: 5,302. A classic rarity from the C.A.R. Costa Rican series, and the inaugural date of only four years that the denomination was minted at San Jose. Always coming highly demanded when found, the coin at hand shows a delightfully clear sunface--usually one of the weakest features of the strike as seen on so many examples, and a particularly surprising feat here considering the clear strain of the dies. Presently one of only 6 representatives awarded a Mint State certification across NGC and PCGS combined. We note that the Lissner specimen is certified at a mere AU58; the Eliasberg piece ranks just a "half" point finer at MS62; and the finest certified (the Oro del Nuevo Mundo example) is an MS63+. Interestingly struck from the same dies as the Mayer coin, and the nicest example of the date we have yet offered.

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