Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 escudos, Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI), 1771J, encapsulated NGC AU 50. Restrepo-58.18; CT-501; KM-36.2. Bold and problem-free, with hint of luster, scarce type, and technically finest known in NGC census because no others are listed. Pedigreed to the Vico auction of June 2012, with original lot-tag #475.
Estimate: $800