COLOMBIA. 4 Escudos, 1776-P SF. Popayan Mint. Charles III (1759-88). PCGS AU-53 Gold Shield.

Fr-38; Restrepo-M68.3; KM-44; Cal-type-43#353. SCARCE and highly sought as a date, but amazingly, the third example we've offered in recently memory, the other two being part of the incomparable Eldorado Collection where a PCGS AU-58 realized $8,400 and an EF-45 realized $3,600. This coin, graded between those two, exhibits a bold strike with excellent luster retention for the grade. Delicate orange tone also appears at the edges as well, which ultimately aides the eye appeal, and solidifying this piece as fully worthy of the quality-conscious specialist's collection.