Chile (Republic)
125. Santiago, Chile, 8 escudos, 1851LA. KM-105. 27.0 grams. Nice VF, no problems. Estimate: $1,500-$1,750. 126. Santiago, Chile, 10 pesos, 1853. KM-123. 15.3 grams. AXF, no problems, very lightly toned. Estimate: $800-$1,200. 127. Santiago, Chile, 2 escudos, 1844IJ. KM-102.1. 6.7 grams. VF, slightly crude edge as made. Estimate: $350-$500.
Colombia (colonial) Busts
128. Bogotรก, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1799JJ,
130. Bogotรก, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1808JJ.
encapsulated NGC MS 62. R-97.6; KM-62.1; CT-129. Choice,
R-97.40; KM-62.1; CT-144. 26.8 grams. AVF with lots of minor marks,
highly lustrous and problem-free, just a few points away from perfection, which is rare for these coins. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
crude edge. Estimate: $1,400-$2,000.
131. Popayรกn, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII 129. Bogotรก, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1803/ 2JJ, encapsulated NGC MS 63. R-97.28; KM-62.1; CT-136. Muted
R-128.3; KM-66.2; CT-65. Extremely lustrous and choice, highest grade
luster, no problems except for a very slight graininess (as made), top grade for the issue. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
we have ever seen for this type (should be 63), just a few minor natural flaws in bust, quite flashy and impressive. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
(bust of Charles IV), 1809JF, encapsulated NGC MS 61.
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