Popayan, Colombia, bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1779SF, encapsulated NGC AU 50. Restrepo-68.9; CT-356; KM-44. Scarce type and choice grade (tied for second finest known in NGC census), the bust a bit weak but the rims and reverse lustrous and nice. Pedigreed to the Cayon auction of May 2012, with original lot-tag #1295.
Estimate: $1250