Cordoba, Argentina, 2 reales, 1844, NGC MS 63 ("top pop"), ex-O'Brien.Janson-48.2.17; KM-23.6.68 grams.Superb deep strike with choice luster and light toning, practically no marks or wear, nicest we've seen for any of the various varieties of this date, this one being Janson's Type I Group B with flower over dot above branches below castle (sunface side with 2.Rs.1844.9.Ds and twelve groups of rays), tied with one other for finest known in NGC census.Pedigreed to the John O'Brien collection (stated on label).
($500-750)