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Panama

162. Panama (struck in Philadelphia), proof platinum 150 balboas, 1976, Sesqui-
centennial of the Congress of Panama, encapsulated NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-43.
Gorgeous mirror fields and frosty details, totally devoid of any marks or flaws to our eyes, with
elegant portrait of Simón Bolívar on obverse. Estimate: $400-$600.

Peru

163. Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles III (non-transition- 166. Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1815JP,
al), 1789IJ, encapsulated NGC AU 53. CT-49; KM-82.1a. Lustrous encapsulated NGC AU 50. CT-21; KM-129.1. Lightly red-toned with
and choice but with minor (modern) marks in field in front of face. underlying luster, slightly grainy fields. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

167. Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1818JP.
164. Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1795IJ, en- CT-24; KM-129.1. 26.90 grams. XF with weak centers, nice red toning
capsulated NGC AU 55. CT-12; KM-101. Bold strike with minor around details, no problems. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
laminations and marks, good luster. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

168. Lima, Peru, bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1821JP.
CT-143; KM-128. 13.28 grams. AVF, even yellow color, no big problems,
165. Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1800IJ, encap- final year of issue for this denomination. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
sulated NGC VF 30. CT-18; KM-101. Lustrous but fraught with minor
marks, the bust slightly weak. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

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