Bogota, Colombia, gold 2 escudos, 1824JF, rare, NGC XF 45 / SS New York (1846).Sed-4; Restrepo-163.3; KM-83.While not as rare as the one-year 4E, the five-year 2E series is similarly demanding and rarely encountered, all its dates (only 1824, 1825, 1826, 1829 and 1836 confirmed) rare and "underrated" (according to Sedwick, who rates all the dates as RR), this example better than average and additionally desirable for its shipwreck provenance, with nice luster in bright yellow color, minor laminations on obverse.Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label) and from the SS New York (1846).
($600-900)