One of the great rarities of the milled 4 Escudo series, listed as unique in Restrepo, though this piece is likely a second specimen. Choice medium yellow gold with outstanding luster on both sides. Well struck from centers to rims, nicely centered, just a very pleasing example. The reverse die is cracked through SEQ of SEQUOR. This assayer is not listed in Calicó at all; Krause-Mishler, in its infinite wisdom, lists it in four different grades. None have been offered in any of the major named sales, making this a major opportunity for specialists. From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.<p>From Don Canaparo, January 1981 (at $15,000).
