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WORLD COINAGE
ARGENTINA
Provincias del Rio de la Plata, silver 8-Reales, 1815 PTS-F. Potosí mint (Bolivia), radiant sun with face,
PROVICIAS error in legend, Rev. arms within wreath, date below (KM 14). Toned, in PCGS holder grad-
ed AU 55, an attractive example of this popular variety,
scarce
.
$1,600
Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia, New-France Monarchy, copper 2-Centavos, 1874. Fantasy issue of
French adventurer Orélie-Antoine de Tounens, arms, Rev. value and date (Lec 1; KM X1). Mint state with
remains of original luster, in PCGS holder graded MS 62BN.
$400
PCGS certification 83734642.