Lot 1030
Colombia - Republica de la Nueva Granada. 8 Reales, 1837-RS (Bogota). WR-10; Eliz-23; KM-92. 26.97 grams. Shield of arms showing Panama. Reverse: Circular wreath with value within. Centers just a touch soft, otherwise a fine lustrous strike, the field showing flashy cartwheel lust under deep, even multicolored toning. One year type. Very Rare in high grade. NGC graded MS-64.
Simon Bolivar's dream was to have a united South America. Gran Colombia, was his attempt at making the dream a reality. When he resigned from the presidency in 1830, Gran Colombia dissolved, and Ecuador and Venezuela seceded. The Republica of Nueva Granada was established and continued as a governing body until its name was changed to the United States of Colombia in 1863.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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