Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 182/10MF, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census.Restrepo-114.12; KM-70.2; Cal-904.Choice strike with brilliant luster (almost prooflike) and light rainbow toning in legends, broad flan with parts of rims crude/weak (as made), exceptional grade for this type, also with very bold overdate 2/1.Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label).
($1000-1500)