^Lot 788 Bogota, Colombia (New Granada), 8 reales, 1820/19 J.F, "Libertad Americana," rare, NGC VF 20, finest

Bogota, Colombia (New Granada), 8 reales, 1820/19 J.F, "Libertad Americana," rare, NGC VF 20, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Esmeralda. Restrepo-142.2; KM-78. Broad flan with full but slightly crude rims, typically lightly struck centers with honest even wear and nice toning over hints of luster, rather attractive for this generally rare and popular type that represents the first dollar-sized coins of independent Colombia. NGC #3641701-006. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label).