851. Bogotá, Colombia, 2 reales, 1823JF, Cundinamarca, very rare, NGC VG 8, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts (stated on label). Restrepo-155.8; KM-C5. Very rare final date of Cundinamarca coinage, whose dies had deteriorated to the point that the centers of this coin are nearly flat while the legends are almost pristine (with luster, even), nicely toned all over, visually superior to the Eldorado specimen at the same grade (PCGS), which is the only other example sold publicly in recent years. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label) and to the Dana Roberts collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 25490). NGC #5937428005. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
852. Bogotá, Colombia, 1 real, 1819JF, Nueva Granada (“Libertad Americana”), NGC XF 45.
Restrepo-135.1; KM-75.
Choice details and strong rims (slightly out-of-round, as made) with nice toning all over, minimal wear (more like AU-), very attractive overall. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label). NGC #3711591-016. Estimate: $300-$450.
853. Bogotá, Colombia, 1 real, 1821JF, Cundinamarca, mintmark BA with dot below A, NGC MS 63, ex-Whittier (stated on label). Restrepo-152.1; KM-B9. Choice bold strike with full details, lovely rainbow toning over luster all over, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label) and to the Whittier collection (Heritage auction of May 2012, lot 24092). NGC #302853-002. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
855. Popayán, Colombia, 1 real, 1828MF, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-154.5; KM-87.2. Nice strike and toning over muted luster, light wear only (arguably AU 50). Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label). NGC #4223453-025. Estimate: $300-$450.
856. Popayán, Colombia, 1 real, 1829RU, NGC XF 40. Restrepo-154.10; KM-87.2. Off-center strike, toned all over (low contrast),
slightly grainy surfaces. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label). NGC #3711594-019. Estimate: $200-$300.
857. Popayán, Colombia, 1 real, 1830RU, NGC XF details / surface hairlines. Restrepo-154.12; KM-87.2. Lustrous from cleaning but not much wear, re-punched 3 in date (but decidedly not the known overdate 30/29). Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label). NGC #2737284-001. Estimate: $125-$200.
858. Bogotá, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1821JF, Cundinamarca, mintmark BA, rare, NGC MS 61, ex-Norweb, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-149.1; KM-F8. Bold strike (particularly the legends), light toning over muted luster, choice specimen of a desirable one-year issue, great pedigree. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label), the Norweb collection, and the Dana Roberts collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 23651). NGC #3312950-011. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
854. Bogotá, Colombia, 1 real, 1827RR, NGC AU 55. Re- 859. Bogotá, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1820, no mintmark, destrepo-153.2; KM-87.1. Olive-colored
fields with luster contrasting with darker details, bold strike with minimal wear, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label). NGC #3711593-001. Estimate: $400-$600.
nomination 1-4, NGC XF 45, finest known in NGC census.
Restrepo-145.1; KM-79.1. Broad flan with full rims (reverse slightly offcenter), deep toning, even wear, scarce date, the design (Phrygian cap splitting denomination 1-4) unchanged from the 1814-16 Cundinamarca issues under the United Provinces of New Granada. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label). NGC #2806799-006. Estimate: $350-$500.
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