Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 1525. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PERU, State Coinage. Estado Sud-Peruano (Republic of South Peru). 1836-1839. AR 8 Reales (26.94 g, 12h). Cuzco mint; MS, assayers. Dated 1838. Radiate sun with face; above, five stars between rays / Fortress decorated with eagles holding wreaths and with central tower surmounted by Inca crown and smoking volcano set on field with cornucopia; behind, sea with ship sailing left; all within laurel wreath surmounted by cross. KM 170.4. EF, lightly toned. Attractive strike.