August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
Rare and Enchanting Colombian Issue in Choice Mint State
COLOMBIA. Nueva Granada. 1/4 Real, 1821. Bogota Mint. NGC MS-63.
EMO-2305.1 (Plate coin); KM-79.1; Restrepo-145.2. Variety without mintmark. A RARE variety in any state, this piece is an especially unique offering as it is far and away the finest certified (the runner-up being a mere EF-40). This well-struck exemplar features razor-sharp clarity across all design elements. A silky cabinet tone adorns both sides but still permits a strong lustrous sheen to permeate. A terrific opportunity for advanced collectors of the Colombian series. While struck for the nascent state referred to as "Gran Colombia", this Cuartillo reuses the design originally issued in 1814-1816 by the United Provinces of Nueva Granada, Colombia's poorly conceived first experiment with independence. After a brief reconquest by the Spanish, "Gran Colombia" retook its autonomy in 1819 and resumed striking coinage shortly thereafter. While later issues of 1821 add a mintmark and move the denomination to the right of the cap, this variant is distinguishable from the earlier type only by its date.
From the EMO Collection. Ex: Whittier Collection [Heritage Auction 410, 06/2006, lot # 16613 (Hammer price $5500)].
Estimate: $2000.00- $4000.00
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| Price realized | 3'200 USD |
| Starting price | 1'200 USD |
