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118. Santiago, Chile, bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750/5J, from the Luz (1752). CT-134; KM-2. 13.52 grams. Highly lustrous
MS but with weak centers as usual and surface hairlines in fields. (Note CT refers to this common overdate as 1750/3.) From the Luz (1752)
and pedigreed to the Sotheby’s auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #384. Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

119. Santiago, Chile, bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1811FJ (re-punched F). CT-342; KM-76. 3.21 grams. Bold
XF with slightly crude rims (as made), light scratch behind head, overall a competent example of this scarce type. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

120. Santiago, Chile, 8 escudos, 1849ML, encapsulated NGC XF 45. KM-105. Hints of toning and luster despite light marks and
wear, very slightly off-center strike. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Colombia

121. Popayán, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles III (bust 123. Bogotá, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV tran-
of Ferdinand VI), 1770J, encapsulated NGC XF 45. Restre- sitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV over III), 1789JJ,
po-70.20; KM-38.2; CT-121. Lustrous AU+ but heavily bagmarked (hence encapsulated NGC MS 61. Restrepo-95.2; KM-unl. (cf. 53.1); CT-unl. (cf.
net-graded), really very flashy and clearly not circulated. Estimate: 116). Nice strike (save for faint graininess, as made) with muted luster.
$3,000-$4,500. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

122. Bogotá, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1785JJ, 124. Bogotá, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transi-
encapsulated NGC AU 53. Restrepo-72.30; KM-50.1a; CT-195. Lus- tional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV, 1791JJ. Restrepo-95; KM-
trous but lightly bagmarked, bright lemon yellow in color. Estimate: 53.1; CT-119. 27.00 grams. Polished VF with lots of marks (probably once
$1,750-$2,500. in jewelry), minor flan-bulges. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

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