CNG 102, Lot: 1281. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COLOMBIA, Colonial. Carlos III. King of Spain, 1759-1788. AV 8 Escudos (37mm, 26.96 g, 12h). Popayan mint; Juan de Chavez, assayer. Dated 1768/7 PN J. Armored and draped bust of Fernando VI right / Crowned coat-of-arms. ME 12796; KM 38.2; cf. Friedberg 23 (date unlisted). Good VF, circulation marks, struck with rusty dies, two scratches on reverse at 6 o’clock, evidence of having been placed in a bezel. Rare date.

From Group SGF.