COLOMBIA. 1776-JJ 2 Escudos. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino (Bogotá) mint. Carlos III (1759-1788). Restrepo 61.11. AU-55 (PCGS).Unlike the Restrepo listing for variety 61.11, this piece has a pellet between the letters of the JJ assayer mark. Boldly detailed on both sides and beautifully toned in orange yellow gold with reverse highlights of pastel rose and blue. A very popular date for American collectors, here in far above average condition.From Christies Geneva sale of the Kurt Homme Collection, November 25-26, 1981, lot 862.
