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Colombia Santa Marta 450th Anniversary Gold 1000 Pesos Proof
Product Description
1975 Colombia 1000 Pesos Gold coin, proof strike.
Struck to Commemorate 450th anniversary of the founding of the city of Santa Marta, coin is .900 fine and contains 0.1244 troy oz of gold.
The obverse depicts an Incan figure with 'LEY 0.900' on the left and 'FUNDACION DE SANTA MARTA' around the edge above and '1525 - 1975' below. The reverse features Rodrigo de Bastidas who in 1501 explored the South American coast from Trinidad to Panama, and in 1526 established the colony of Santa Marta, on the coast of Colombia. Inscriptions read 'REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA', 'RODRIGO DE BASTIDAS' and the denomination underneath.
Rare, only 2,500 made. Gem Proof quality.