COLOMBIA. 1786-SF 8 Escudos. Popayán mint. Carlos III (1759-1788). Restrepo M73.38. UNC Detail - Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
A lustrous near Gem that has been lightly smoothed on a well-hidden lamination on the portrait bust. Flashy and lustrous, with the vast majority of the surface showing no evidence of cleaning whatsoever. Sharply struck and absolutely lovely, a coin that should be seen to be appreciated.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
From R.R. Johnson, Inc., August 1975.
Estimate: $1300.00- $1800.00