Chile: Republic gold 5 Pesos 1896-So MS65 NGC,...

Description

Republic gold 5 Pesos 1896-So MS65 NGC, Santiago mint, KM153, Fr-50. An outstanding specimen of this coveted late-19th-century Chilean type, struck at the Santiago Mint and graded MS65 by NGC, tied with just one other as Top Pop on the NGC census, with none graded higher. This Gem-quality example features radiant luster, sharply struck devices, and pristine surfaces, placing it among the finest known of the issue. Rarely offered in such elite preservation, it represents a premium opportunity for collectors of Latin American or world gold to acquire a conditionally rare and highly desirable piece.

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 16.5mm
Weight: 2.9955g
AGW: 0.0883oz
Mintage: 24,000

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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