Colombia
Philip IV-Charles II gilt Contemporary Counterfeit Cob 2 Escudos ND XF (Scratches, Residue), Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino mint, cf. KM14.1 (for original type). 18mm. 3.27gm. A not unattractive contemporary imitation, featuring fairly sharp central details. Interestingly, though the surface marks do not show any indication of an underlying metallic composition, signs of a darker core can be seen along portions of the edges.
Ex. Joseph R. Lasser Collection, Part II (Ponterio & Associates Auction 137, January 2006, Lot 445)
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