Lot 1041
Colombia. 20 Pesos, 1875 (Bogota). Fr-99; KM-142.1. 32.10 grams. Diademed head of Liberty left. Reverse: Bannered arms surmounted by Condor; value, fineness, and mint. Well struck up, with very lustrous fields - the reverse design now in lower relief. Little actual wear, but handling marks apparent on obverse. Rare in this state of preservation. This coin the rarest of the type. NGC graded MS-60.
This coin was issued during the period known as the United States of Colombia. Decimal coinage was now in effect. 10 Decimos equalled one Peso. The name United States would last until 1886 when the Republic of Colombia became the official title. This title is still in force today.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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| Realized $6,038 |
