Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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VENEZUELA. Maracaibo. 1/4 Real, ND (1813). NGC VF-35.
KM-1. A nicely preserved example of this crudely made type is unevenly struck with attractive mottled brown and brassy colored patina. A handsome survivor of this difficult to locate type that is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
KM-1. A nicely preserved example of this crudely made type is unevenly struck with attractive mottled brown and brassy colored patina. A handsome survivor of this difficult to locate type that is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
According to new research, which included reading through many contemporary documents in Spain's institutions, well-known collector Luis Ponte has determined the Maracaibo attribution (previously they were attributed to Santo Domingo as well) on this issue is incorrect, and that they were in fact struck in Cuba. To learn more, please view Luis' presentation (see 2:35:53 for specific mention), which was recently given in conjunction with the Cartagena MMXXI conference.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500