Guatemala 1781-NG P 2 escudos
This specimen was lot 1326 in Sedwick sale 34 (Winter Park, FL, November 2023), where it sold for $6,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "Guatemala, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1781 P, extremely rare, NGC VF details / holed, ex-Rudman. Despite its obvious (old) hole at top, this coin is a major offering, unlisted in both KM and Friedberg, with only one other example confirmed to exist (that coin listed as "unique" in JP) while this coin rested quietly in the Rudman cabinet, now on the market for the first time, well struck with full rims and hint of luster, no doubt an important hole-filler for many advanced collectors. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet (stated on label), with his original numbered cardboard holder." This type was struck 1781, 1783 and 1785; all dates are rare.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.77 g, 0.901 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Cayón unlisted, JP-2E30; KM-unlisted date; Cal-1507; Fr-unlisted.
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- [1]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia, Cori Sedwick Downing and Connor Falk, Treasure Auction 34, World, U.S Coins and Paper Money, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 2023.
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