COLOMBIA. 8 Reales, 1834-BA RS. Bogota mint. PCGS MS-64 Gold Shield. KM-89; Restrepo-158.1. Exceptionally preserved for the issue, showcasing dazzling luster in the fields with a subtle hues of gray, blue, and peach tone over both sides that impart an undeniably original look. The strike is superb as well, with all elements of the design rising to full completion. A mark to the right of the fasces on the obverse is the only instance of handling mentionable, and if not for it, the grade would have almost certainly been even higher. Altogether, a slightly finer coin than the Eldorado Collection example (graded MS-63 by PCGS) that we sold in 2018 which realized $7,200, with this pieces intense luster and pinpoint strike elevating it just a touch above. Truly, a wonderful opportunity for the specialist seeking elite items from this nascent period of independence.
