A truly rare and historic Colombian gold coin, struck in 1921 at the Antioquia Mint. This 5 Pesos issue is considered a key date in Colombian numismatics, highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
Country: Colombia
Date: 1921-A
Denomination: 5 Pesos
Mint: Antioquia (A)
Metal: Gold
Condition: MS62 (NGC)
Reference: KM201.1, Sed-53, Restrepo-454
Historical & Numismatic Notes:
This coin is a rare rate date, reportedly struck in quantities of less than 100.
Only 13 coins were released from the Banco de Venezuela in the 1990s, with a few additional pieces believed to exist.
Population: 9 certified examples, with only one graded higher (MS64) by NGC. PCGS does not currently have any certified examples.
Heritage auctions: sold for $1,320 in April 2019 and another for $1,762 in 2015.
This example is a brilliant lemon-gold coin with a strong strike, a model representation of the type and an essential piece for advanced collectors of Colombian gold.