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COLOMBIA. 1789-SF 8 Escudos. Popayán mint. Carlos IV (1788-1808). Restrepo M96.2. AU-55 (PCGS).
The debut issue struck in the name of Carlos IV, struck with the portrait of Carlos III. Medium yellow gold with deeper toning at the rims and some remaining luster. A shallow lamination is seen at the king's shoulder, and an area of softness in the lower left portion of the reverse shield reveals some horizontal adjustment marks. Aside from a short scrape on the cheek, free of noteworthy marks.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
The debut issue struck in the name of Carlos IV, struck with the portrait of Carlos III. Medium yellow gold with deeper toning at the rims and some remaining luster. A shallow lamination is seen at the king's shoulder, and an area of softness in the lower left portion of the reverse shield reveals some horizontal adjustment marks. Aside from a short scrape on the cheek, free of noteworthy marks.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
From Deak & Co., Zurich, April 1975.
Estimate: $1300.00- $1800.00