Guatemala
Charles III gold 4 Escudos 1778 NG-P AU55 NGC, Nueva Guatemala mint, KM39, Fr-11, Cal-1742, Cay-12648. Excessively rare and important as a date-mint combination amongst the entire 4 Escudo series and one generally encountered in lesser states of preservation. Certified just shy of Mint State with only mild surface friction and some scattered hairlines to establish the grade, which do almost nothing to distract the viewer from the choice eye appeal seen here. Exhibiting a uniform, mellow patina awash in notable russet and tangerine hues, and brought to life by subtle reflectivity in the protected recesses of the legends. An exceptional Latin American piece destined to attract a good deal of attention and focus.
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD