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January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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COSTA RICA. Costa Rica - Guatemala. "Carrillo" Real, ND (1841). San Jose Mint. NGC Fine Details--Holed; Countermark: VF Standard.
cf. KM-4 (for basic type); Segura-Pg.14 (this piece listed); Guardian-Pg.62/63 Type VI (this piece listed). Type I Countermark. Issued by decree of 19 November 1841 under Braulio Carrillo Colina. A VERY RARE and the third rarest silver denomination from the series after the 4 Reales and 1/2 Real. Double 6-pointed star within circle applied to the obverse on the back of the kings neck, plug removed from the obverse; Reverse: test punch at 5 o'clock between "ET" and "IND" of legend. All on an 1791-NG RM Guatemala bust 1 Real of Charles IIII (IV). A lovely survivor exhibiting nice honest wear with a bold full countermark displaying beautiful rich cabinet patina and hints of luster in the protected areas. A small hole at 12 o'clock pierced from reverse as indicated on the NGC insert done long ago now toned matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcomings a very attractive representative of this highly sought after type on a very desirable host that seldom appears on the market.
Ex: Richard Stuart Collection.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00
cf. KM-4 (for basic type); Segura-Pg.14 (this piece listed); Guardian-Pg.62/63 Type VI (this piece listed). Type I Countermark. Issued by decree of 19 November 1841 under Braulio Carrillo Colina. A VERY RARE and the third rarest silver denomination from the series after the 4 Reales and 1/2 Real. Double 6-pointed star within circle applied to the obverse on the back of the kings neck, plug removed from the obverse; Reverse: test punch at 5 o'clock between "ET" and "IND" of legend. All on an 1791-NG RM Guatemala bust 1 Real of Charles IIII (IV). A lovely survivor exhibiting nice honest wear with a bold full countermark displaying beautiful rich cabinet patina and hints of luster in the protected areas. A small hole at 12 o'clock pierced from reverse as indicated on the NGC insert done long ago now toned matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcomings a very attractive representative of this highly sought after type on a very desirable host that seldom appears on the market.
Ex: Richard Stuart Collection.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00