Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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BOLIVIA. "Royal" Presentation Cob 8 Reales, 1719-P Y. Potosi Mint, Assayer Diego de Ybarbouro (Y). Philip V. NGC VF Details--Holed.
KM-R31; Lazaro-264 (same dies); Cal-1491. Weight: 27.09 gms. Tied for finest certified of the date with two other examples on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. This charming example exhibits a bold even strike on a broad round planchet with even wear displaying lovely rich cabinet patina. The reverse does exhibit minor doubling somewhat obscuring the design features, which is commonly encountered on these issues. Holed at 9 o'clock on the obverse from the reverse from long ago. Despite its shortcomings this EXTREMELY RARE date is an attractive survivor is pleasing to the eye and offers much originality. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
KM-R31; Lazaro-264 (same dies); Cal-1491. Weight: 27.09 gms. Tied for finest certified of the date with two other examples on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. This charming example exhibits a bold even strike on a broad round planchet with even wear displaying lovely rich cabinet patina. The reverse does exhibit minor doubling somewhat obscuring the design features, which is commonly encountered on these issues. Holed at 9 o'clock on the obverse from the reverse from long ago. Despite its shortcomings this EXTREMELY RARE date is an attractive survivor is pleasing to the eye and offers much originality. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corps. 1/1987) Lot # 1857.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000