Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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PERU. South Peru (Republic of). 4 Reales, 1838-AREQ MV. Arequipa Mint. PCGS MS-63+ Gold Shield.
KM-172. One-year type. Elite quality for this elusive denomination with eye-appeal to match, featuring a stunningly original palette of olive-gold tone over each side that contains instances of iridescent green, russet and deeper brown color, the cumulation creating an appearance that is quite sublime. Beneath the tone, the alluring designs show impressively pronounced and the fields possess definite gleam. Considering the appearance, a coin that may well sit above all other survivors of the type in terms of desirability.
From the Matthew Orsini Collection.
Estimate: $1500.00- $3000.00
KM-172. One-year type. Elite quality for this elusive denomination with eye-appeal to match, featuring a stunningly original palette of olive-gold tone over each side that contains instances of iridescent green, russet and deeper brown color, the cumulation creating an appearance that is quite sublime. Beneath the tone, the alluring designs show impressively pronounced and the fields possess definite gleam. Considering the appearance, a coin that may well sit above all other survivors of the type in terms of desirability.
From the Matthew Orsini Collection.
Estimate: $1500.00- $3000.00