Colombia
Charles III gold 8 Escudos 1774 P-JS MS63 NGC, Popayan mint, KM50.2, Onza-801. Enchanting Select quality, very rarely equalled for the type, with an absolutely hammered strike, vibrant luster in the fields and few instances of grade-limiting contact, especially on the Gem-quality reverse. Presently the sole finest example of the date graded at NGC, and tied for the finest example we've sold of the type, that piece, dated 1784, bringing $7,637.50 in our August 2015 ANA auction.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD