Even though examples of this denomination are somewhat more numerous in high grade than portrait 1/2 Reales or 2 Reales from this mint, truly Mint State coins are extremely rare. This is the sole Colombian portrait Real of any monarch certified as Mint State by PCGS. Both sides show good remaining luster and pleasing gray and gold toning. Its quality surpasses the Murias example of this date (graded EF+ at the time) and its visual appeal is finer than nearly any surviving example of the type. The sharpness is superb on both sides, despite some die-related swelling in the right obverse field. This is a major opportunity for type collectors and specialists alike. From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.
