Colombia
Charles III gold 2 Escudos 1770 NR-VJ AU55 NGC, Nuevo Reino mint, KM40, Cal-1683, Restrepo-60.20. The popular "rat nose" bust. A scarce type, the example offered presenting boldly rendered devices, graced by antique-gold toning. Tied for the second finest certified by the two major grading companies.
Ex. Kroisos Collection (Stack's January 2008, Lot 3466); Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities April 2005, Lot 1487); John H. Clapp Estate to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., 1942
https://coins.ha.com/itm/colombia/colombia-charles-iii-gold-2-escudos-1770-nr-vj-au55-ngc-/a/61263-97109.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61263-03272022
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