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199. Madrid, Spain, bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1800/1790MF, rare (unlisted). CT-unl. (cf. 338-9); KM-unl. (cf. 435.1). 6.73 grams.
Lightly struck XF with muted luster, bold overdate (unlisted for this assayer). Estimate: $350-$500.
200. Madrid, Spain, bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1801FM, contemporary counterfeit struck in gilt platinum, rare. 6.62
grams. Bold XF+ with hint of platinum color on cheek, clearly circulated but with details slightly incorrect (including the assayer). Estimate:
$300-$450.
201. Madrid, Spain, bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1792MF. CT-491; KM-434. 3.34 grams. VF with contrasting sediment around details.
Estimate: $175-$250.
202. Madrid, Spain, bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1797MF. CT-496; KM-434. 3.31 grams. VF with nice toning, adjustment marks on
reverse. Estimate: $175-$250.
Ferdinand VII
203. Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1817GJ. CT-360; KM-492. 1.70 grams. AXF with lightly
struck bust, hints of toning and luster, one-year type and the final date of this denomination from Spain. Estimate:
$150-$225.
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