COLOMBIA. 1773-VJ 8 Escudos. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino (Bogotá) mint. Carlos III (1759-1788). Restrepo M72.4. AU-55 (PCGS).
Flashy and well struck, with bold luster and nice medium yellow gold toning. A subtle batch of adjustment marks are seen on the bust and at the lower left extremity of the shield. Reflective at the rims, frosty elsewhere. A beautiful piece.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
From Christie's Geneva sale of the Kurt Homme Collection, November 25-26, 1981, lot 855.
Estimate: $1500.00- $1800.00