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Colombia (Granadine Confederation)

1247. Bogotá, Colombia, 1 peso, 1859, encapsulated NGC AU 58, rare grade (tied for second-finest known in NGC cen-
sus). Restrepo-226.2; KM-126. Non-toned and lustrous, with minor bagmarks and surface hairlines only, same grade as the Lissner specimen (St.
James’s auctions, August 2014, lot #1478), which sold for $2,750 plus buyer’s fee. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1248. Bogotá, Colombia, 1 peso, 1860. Restrepo-226.4; KM-126. 24.90
grams. Brightly lustrous AU with light surface hairlines, crude rims (as made).
Estimate: $350-$500.

Colombia (United States of Colombia)

1250. Medellín, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1886, Bogotá-style
1249. Bogotá, Colombia, 1 peso, 1868, rare. Restrepo-317.1; head, fineness 0,500 / 0,835, rare (unlisted). Restrepo-unl. (cf.
KM-154.1. 24.58 grams. VF with lots of old marks, small nick and cud 313.1); KM-unl. (cf. 177a.2). 12.53 grams. AXF with lightly struck centers,
on reverse rim, incipient toning. Estimate: $750-$1,100. faint toning and underlying luster, this type not listed in Restrepo and
KM with re-engraved fineness. Estimate: $600-$900.

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