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January 2018 NYINC Auction 11-13 Jan 2018
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COLOMBIA. 1771/0-VJ 4 Escudos. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino (Bogotá) mint. Carlos III (1759-1788). Restrepo M65.5. AU-53 (PCGS).
The only example of this type present in the wide-ranging Norweb Collection of Colombian coins. Choice light yellow gold with traces of rose toning and abundant luster on both sides. Well struck and very attractive, free of significant issues. The overdate is clear to the naked eye, and the same die crack at X of FELIX seen on the 1770/60 issue is present here. An important rarity with a fine provenance.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
The only example of this type present in the wide-ranging Norweb Collection of Colombian coins. Choice light yellow gold with traces of rose toning and abundant luster on both sides. Well struck and very attractive, free of significant issues. The overdate is clear to the naked eye, and the same die crack at X of FELIX seen on the 1770/60 issue is present here. An important rarity with a fine provenance.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
From Spink America's sale of the Norweb Collection, March 1997, lot 329.
Estimate: $5000.00- $10000.00