Lot 1019
Colombia. 8 Escudos, 1763 NR-JV (Nuevo Reino). Fr-31; KM-41. 27.01 grams. Charles III, 1759-1788. "Rat-nose" bust right. Reverse: Crowned arms, Order of Golden Fleece around. The centers boldly struck up. Very lustrous with slight reddish tone. Rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-62.
By the mid 18th century, the Viceroyalty of New Granada was the third most powerful and third most important Spanish governed area in the New World behind Mexico and Peru. Its capital was Santa Fe de Bogota, and its dominions included modern day Panama, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as Colombia.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $14,375 |
