Watch List notes:

Bogota, Colombia, 8 reales proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, from the merchant community, corded edge, NGC AU 58.Restrepo-18 (p. 130); Herrera-79; Medina-382; Fonrobert-8046.30.13 grams; 41mm.Light steely toning with much luster in legends, well struck but with die-crack across reverse, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65. Curiously, the reverse of this medal displays the same Cartagena arms as 4R pieces made under Charles IV (but in larger format).Pedigreed to the Nueva Granada collection (stated on label).
($700-1000)