8 escudos. World Coins. Argentina. 1838. La Rioja. R. Variety without bayonet on the shield. The central motif of this attractive provincial issue features a stylized representation of the Famatina Mountains, with weapons of war below, together forming the local coat of arms. The reverse displays the familiar Argentine coat of arms, with the radiant sun above. Truly exceptional strike for the type, with well-defined details even on the highest points of the relief. Fine, light hairlines in the fields, more noticeable on the reverse. Lovely, deep color on both sides, with full original luster. Rare, especially in this grade . Almost MS. AU. 8 Escudos La Rioja!!. Km. 9. Fried. 8. Au. 26,74.

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Argentina. 8 escudos. 1838. La Rioja. R. (Km-9). (Fried-8). Au. 26,74 g. Variety without bayonet on the shield. The central motif of this attractive provincial issue features a stylized representation of the Famatina Mountains, with weapons of war below, together forming the local coat of arms. The reverse displays the familiar Argentine coat of arms, with the radiant sun above.

Truly exceptional strike for the type, with well-defined details even on the highest points of the relief. Fine, light hairlines in the fields, more noticeable on the reverse. Lovely, deep color on both sides, with full original luster. Rare, especially in this grade . Almost MS/AU. Est...15000,00.

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