COLOMBIA. 1848 pattern Real. Bogotá mint. Restrepo P30. Silver. SP-65 (PCGS).Reeded edge. Normal planchet, medal turn. Though this variety is described as a piedfort in Restrepo, this piece is of standard thickness. Beautiful pale gold and bright pastel blue blend over deeply mirrored fields. Nearly immaculate, a match in terms of toning, eye appeal, and overall quality for the 1848 pattern 1/2 Real with the same provenance offered above. A stunning piece.From Christies (Dallas) sale of the Norweb Collection, November 1985, lot 783. Earlier, from the Virgil Brand Collection.
