Colombia 1850-B 1/4 real
This quarter real from the Bogotá mint was issued when Colombia was known as the Republic of Nueva Granada. It is known from 1850-52. The second specimen was lot 41058 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $780. The catalog description[1] noted, "COLOMBIA. 1/4 Real, 1850-BOGOTA. Bogota Mint. NGC MS-66. This magnificent Cuartillo is the undisputed "Top Pop". The velvety mint bloom displays a metallic gray mottled tone with subtle accents of amber color. Perfectly struck and radiant with luster, this survivor more than merits its elite grade. From the EMO Collection."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 0.90 g, 0.900 fine silver, 0.026 oz silver.
Catalog reference: EMO-2325.3 (Plate coin); KM-108.2; Restrepo-174.1.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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