Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2018 NYINC Auction 11-13 Jan 2018
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COLOMBIA. 1859 20 Pesos. Bogotá mint. Restrepo M236.1. AU-55 (PCGS).
Among the most charismatic rarities in the Colombian catalog, the 1859 20 Pesos is a classic trophy coin: big, rare, a one-year type, and attractively designed. It's the first 20 Pesos issue and the only one struck in the name of the Granadine Confederation. According to Restrepo, only eight are known. This one is the finest ever certified by PCGS, displaying rich luster over deep yellow surfaces. The strike is strong and the surface quality is excellent, with only a little lamination near the bust truncation. This coin is fresh to the market after nearly 50 years and will be a highlight in its next cabinet.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
Among the most charismatic rarities in the Colombian catalog, the 1859 20 Pesos is a classic trophy coin: big, rare, a one-year type, and attractively designed. It's the first 20 Pesos issue and the only one struck in the name of the Granadine Confederation. According to Restrepo, only eight are known. This one is the finest ever certified by PCGS, displaying rich luster over deep yellow surfaces. The strike is strong and the surface quality is excellent, with only a little lamination near the bust truncation. This coin is fresh to the market after nearly 50 years and will be a highlight in its next cabinet.
From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
From Stack's sale of December 1968, lot 221.
Estimate: $10000.00- $20000.00