COLOMBIA. Ferdinand VII/Popayan Silver Proclamation Medallic 4

COLOMBIA. Ferdinand VII/Popayan Silver Proclamation Medallic 4 Reales, 1808. PCGS AU-55.
Restrepo-M22; Medina-344; Fonrobert-8218. Diameter: 32mm. Obverse: Garlanded, draped, and armored bust (of Charles IV) right; Reverse: Coat-of-arms of Popayan: view of the city's fortifications, with the Cauca River in the foreground and two hills in the background--one with three crosses Calvary and the other with radiant sun rising overtop. A decidedly wholesome example of this issue which is typically found with defects. Crisply struck on both sides with accompanying luster throughout the fields. Light gray tone on obverse contrasting with a vibrant ring of electric iridescence on the reverse. SCARCE in this quality and sure to draw attention among collectors.

Estimate: $1000 - 1500