Bogota, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1798JJ, contemporary counterfeit made in gilt platinum. Restrepo-97.18 (for genuine); CT-128 (for genuine); KM-62.1 (for genuine). 26.99 grams. Fascinating piece in proper weight with proper edge and only very slightly incorrect strike details, tiny voids here and there, bold XF+ with hairlines. Pedigreed to our Auction #19, with original lot tag #139.
Estimate: $1000-1500