Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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BOLIVIA. "Royal" Presentation Cob 8 Reales, 1666-P E. Potosi Mint, Assayer Antonia de Ergueta (E). Philip IV. NGC VF Details--Plugged.
KM-R21; Lazaro-177 (same dies); Cal-1434. This handsome and nicely preserved example boasts a strong central strike with a bold full cross, but with minor doubling on the pillars, on a broad round planchet. The legends are nearly complete with only minor portions of the some of the letters off the flan, though the two middle digits of the date at 7 o'clock are somewhat weak. Close inspection of the surfaces and design elements does not reveal any overt evidence of being plugged; indicating a skilled and tasteful repair long sense toned over. Despite its shortcomings a pleasing survivor of this RARE date displaying rich mottled gray and slate patina offering much originality. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000
KM-R21; Lazaro-177 (same dies); Cal-1434. This handsome and nicely preserved example boasts a strong central strike with a bold full cross, but with minor doubling on the pillars, on a broad round planchet. The legends are nearly complete with only minor portions of the some of the letters off the flan, though the two middle digits of the date at 7 o'clock are somewhat weak. Close inspection of the surfaces and design elements does not reveal any overt evidence of being plugged; indicating a skilled and tasteful repair long sense toned over. Despite its shortcomings a pleasing survivor of this RARE date displaying rich mottled gray and slate patina offering much originality. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000