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January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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GUATEMALA. 1/2 Real, 1756/5-G. Guatemala City Mint. Ferdinand VI. NGC MS-65.
KM-15. Unfathomable quality for any Guatemalan Pillar denomination, let alone this smallest denomination which served as the backbone to local trade in this remote region. Incredibly fresh, this miracle survivor displays surfaces that are near pristine and are brimming with vivid luster. After centuries of careful storage, the surfaces now display alluring tone, with pastel-hued orange appearing in the centers of the Pillar side, while lovely blue and lilac color sits at the edges. Similar orange color dominates the Shield side, with concentrated inspection yielding some intermingled lilac. Though slightly off-center, the strike is sharp throughout, with all design detail, including the overdate, appearing bold on the flan. All considered, an absolute museum-quality coin, which ranks as the finest known Guatemalan Pillar 1/2 Real known. For the type collector or specialist, a potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire an irreplaceable piece of Guatemala's numismatic history.
KM-15. Unfathomable quality for any Guatemalan Pillar denomination, let alone this smallest denomination which served as the backbone to local trade in this remote region. Incredibly fresh, this miracle survivor displays surfaces that are near pristine and are brimming with vivid luster. After centuries of careful storage, the surfaces now display alluring tone, with pastel-hued orange appearing in the centers of the Pillar side, while lovely blue and lilac color sits at the edges. Similar orange color dominates the Shield side, with concentrated inspection yielding some intermingled lilac. Though slightly off-center, the strike is sharp throughout, with all design detail, including the overdate, appearing bold on the flan. All considered, an absolute museum-quality coin, which ranks as the finest known Guatemalan Pillar 1/2 Real known. For the type collector or specialist, a potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire an irreplaceable piece of Guatemala's numismatic history.
From the Matthew Orsini Collection.
Ex: Richard Stuart Collection.
Estimate: $5000.00- $10000.00