Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1765-Mo MF. Mexico City Mint. Charles III. NGC AU Details--Cleaned.
Fr-29; KM-155; Cal-Type 194 # 1989; Cayon-12776; Grove-1463; Onza-751. "Rat Nose" type. An attractive example of this ever popular type exhibiting a bold strike with nice even wear. Lovely light orange tone radiates from the devices adding to its pleasing appearance and desirability with signs of handling consistent for the grade. Evidence of a previous light cleaning from long ago as indicated on the NGC insert now slightly subdued and original looking. Despite its shortcomings a wholesome and collectable survivor of this heavily sought after type sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
From the Las Colinas Collection.
Estimate: $3500.00- $5000.00
Fr-29; KM-155; Cal-Type 194 # 1989; Cayon-12776; Grove-1463; Onza-751. "Rat Nose" type. An attractive example of this ever popular type exhibiting a bold strike with nice even wear. Lovely light orange tone radiates from the devices adding to its pleasing appearance and desirability with signs of handling consistent for the grade. Evidence of a previous light cleaning from long ago as indicated on the NGC insert now slightly subdued and original looking. Despite its shortcomings a wholesome and collectable survivor of this heavily sought after type sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
From the Las Colinas Collection.
Estimate: $3500.00- $5000.00