1830-RS Colombia Gold 8 Escudos XF
Numismatic
1830-RS Colombia Gold 8 Escudos XF
Struck in the year 1830, this gold coin from Colombia represents a fascinating era of South American coinage. Minted in Bogota, the piece carries a face value of 8 Escudos and contains 0.7616 troy ounces of gold, with a purity of 0.875. This specific specimen has survived in Extra Fine condition, preserving the artistic details of its nineteenth-century production. The obverse of the coin features a left-facing profile of a head, surrounded by the bold inscription REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA. On the reverse, the design showcases a central fasces flanked by two overflowing cornucopias, symbolizing strength and abundance. The reverse also displays the mint location, BOGOTA, alongside the year of issue, 1830. Cataloged by numismatists as KM 81.1, this coin offers an intriguing look into early Colombian republic design.
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Specifications
| Year | 1830 |
|---|---|
| Mint mark | B - Bogota |
| Grade | Extra Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 8 Escudos |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.7616 troy oz |
| Purity | .875 |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
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