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January 2018 NYINC Auction 11-13 Jan 2018
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COLOMBIA. 1769-J 4 Escudos. Popayán mint. Carlos III (1759-1788). Restrepo M64.8. AU-53 (PCGS).
Ferdinand VI portrait. Another exceptional example of this issue, historically notable as the final appearance of the portrait of Ferdinand VI on any coin struck in Colombia or anywhere else. The surfaces glow with luster in protected regions and deep violet and coppery orange toning over the fields and devices. Sharply struck and absolutely beautiful. A few well-hidden pinscratches are noted in the vicinity of ND REX at the lower right obverse periphery, and the obverse shows a swollen area from die failure in the middle of the right obverse field. One of the prettiest examples extant of this type.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
Ferdinand VI portrait. Another exceptional example of this issue, historically notable as the final appearance of the portrait of Ferdinand VI on any coin struck in Colombia or anywhere else. The surfaces glow with luster in protected regions and deep violet and coppery orange toning over the fields and devices. Sharply struck and absolutely beautiful. A few well-hidden pinscratches are noted in the vicinity of ND REX at the lower right obverse periphery, and the obverse shows a swollen area from die failure in the middle of the right obverse field. One of the prettiest examples extant of this type.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
From Mike Dunigan, December 1981.
Estimate: $2500.00- $5000.00