Colombia: Ferdinand VI 8 Reales 1759 NR-JV AU55 NGC,...

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A Gorgeous Almost Uncirculated Example of Colombia's First Columnario

Ferdinand VI 8 Reales 1759 NR-JV AU55 NGC, Nuevo Reino mint, KM33 (Rare), Eliz-1 (Extremely Rare), WR-4, Cal-539, Cay-10639, Calbeto-1367 (RRR), Yonaka-B8-59, Restrepo-10.1. An absolute must for any collector of Latin American 8 Reales, and the Colombian equivalent of the legendary 1732 Mexico City Columnario. The first milled 8 Reales produced in Colombia and the sole date for which the type is available from Ferdinand's reign, provisions for the striking of this new design were first provided for following the incorporation of the mint of the Viceroyalty of Nueva Granada into the Royal Treasury in 1751. Both Restrepo and Yonaka suppose that only around 15 specimens of the 1759 exist today, with the vast majority we have been able to locate suffering from planchet flaws. Despite the presence of a few small, peck-like marks above the globes, the current selection appears remarkably preserved for the assigned grade, each letter cut with a great attention to detail that leaves nothing to the imagination. Beneath an aged slate patina, the viewer can detect pervasive underlying champagne color that washes evenly over the surfaces even at just a slight tilt. Presently tied with the Millennia example and one other piece for the second finest yet certified, and worthy of close bidder attention as such.

From the WTR Collection

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 39mm
Weight: 27.0674g
ASW: 0.798oz

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