Colombia. State of Cundinamarca (Guerra de Independencia). Quarter Real or Cuartillo, 1816 (Silver, 11.76 mm, 0.50 g). Liberty cap. Rev. Pomegranate. Not in KM, cfr. F2 (for type). Not in Restrepo, cfr. 130 (for type). Near Very Fine. A date we have never seen appear at auction. Unique?Issue from the turbulent years marked by internal conflicts among the independence factions. After permanent independence was achieved in 1819, this chaotic phase came to be remembered as “La Patria Boba,” the “Foolish Fatherland.”

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Lot # 355

Colombia. State of Cundinamarca (Guerra de Independencia). Quarter Real or Cuartillo, 1816 (Silver, 11.76 mm, 0.50 g). Liberty cap. Rev. Pomegranate. Not in KM, cfr. F2 (for type). Not in Restrepo, cfr. 130 (for type). Near Very Fine. A date we have never seen appear at auction. Unique?

Issue from the turbulent years marked by internal conflicts among the independence factions. After permanent independence was achieved in 1819, this chaotic phase came to be remembered as “La Patria Boba,” the “Foolish Fatherland.”

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Starting price: CHF 300

B.P.: 19.00%

Closing on: 2026-04-09 13:30:00 Roma time