Uniface obverse. Plain edge. Dies by Barre. Bright yellow gold with deeply reflective obverse fields. The blank reverse die shows no design, just mattelike surface and raised finishing lines. Gem quality eye appeal and a magnificent strike. The reverse that was paired with this when acquired in 1994 is offered in the following lot. A pair like this one was included in the 1935 Waldo Newcomer sale, along with similar uniface 1873 10 Pesos, described as "Proofs of the 10 and 20 Pesos by Barre in gilt. Obverses and reverses separate. 4 pcs." In Restrepo, these uniface patterns are described as "monofacial." From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian and Ecuadorian Coins.<p>From Baldwins Auction 1, May 1994, lot 385.
