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Cartagena, Colombia (?), cob 1/2 real, Philip IV, 162(?), no assayer.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:70.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 500.00 USD
Cartagena, Colombia (?), cob 1/2 real, Philip IV, 162(?), no assayer.
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Cartagena, Colombia (?), cob 1/2 real, Philip IV, 162(?), no assayer. 1.2 grams. With large monogram (bold and full) in which the P and S touch, this odd coin with date below the monogram has been variously attributed to Spain and even Potosi, but Cartagena seems to have the best support (see the December 2009 Numisnotas [Medellin] article by Alex Montana), this specimen with only partial date but with potentially significant dot to right of monogram, VF details but lightly corroded, with dark contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.