Colombia 1829-B RS real

Heritage sale 3089, lot 32442

This specimen was lot 32442 in Heritage sale 3089 (Dallas, TX, January 2021), where it sold for $2,880. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Colombia. Republic Real 1829 B-RS MS65 NGC, Bogota mint. Of decidedly rare preservation for the issue, this gem of a real towers above the competition, ranking as the only example of the date certified by NGC. For comparison, PCGS has only certified a single "G6" selection. The offering displays a balanced strike with satiny, gleaming luster residing in the fields." This type was struck 1827-34 at Popayán and 1827-36 at Bogotá.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.1 g, 0.666 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 87.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Restrepo, Jorge Emilio, Monedas de Colombia, 1619-2006, Medellin, Colombia: Impresiones Rojo, 2006.
• ^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage Auction 3089: NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas, featuring the Cape Coral Collection of European Crowns and the Penn Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2020.

Links to:

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