COLOMBIA. Cob 8 Reales, ND (1627-32)-NR P. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino (Bogota) Mint. Philip IV. PCGS VF-35.
KM-3.3; Cal-1539; Restrepo-M44.6. Weight: 26.09 gms. A beautifully presented cob showcasing clearly the mintmark, assayer, and denomination straddling the central shield. The king's ordinal appears along the rim, and the castles and lions are well-defined with limited flatness. Only light circulation is detected on the surfaces along with a pleasing dark charcoal tone. A RARE find in this handsome corrosion-free state.
From the S.P. Rutherford Collection. Ex: Sedwick Auction 2 (10/2007), Lot #84 and Auction 14 (10/2013), lot #459. Ex: Maravillas Shipwreck, sunk 1656 (with certificate numbered 91-8R-1097).
Estimate: $3000.00- $5000.00
Price realized | 2'200 USD |
Starting price | 1'800 USD |