Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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MEXICO. "Royal" Presentation Cob 8 Reales, 1613/2-Mo F. Mexico City Mint, Assayer F. Philip III. NGC AU Details--Holed.
KM-R44.3; Lazaro-38 (plate coin); Cal-876. Weight: 27.12 gms. The only example of the overdate certified on the NGC population. EXTREMELY RARE and heavily sought after, this specially prepared coin offers a glorious strike with bold well-defined devices and a clear overdate displaying pleasant tan-silver surfaces. The reverse is particularly pleasing, with every design detail prominent and crisp. As noted on the holder, there is a hole at 12 o'clock, but it does not detract from the overall superior eye appeal of this lovely representative of the type. Despite its shortcomings this impressive example boasts much originality and is pleasing to the eye certain to pique the interest of many advanced collectors. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
KM-R44.3; Lazaro-38 (plate coin); Cal-876. Weight: 27.12 gms. The only example of the overdate certified on the NGC population. EXTREMELY RARE and heavily sought after, this specially prepared coin offers a glorious strike with bold well-defined devices and a clear overdate displaying pleasant tan-silver surfaces. The reverse is particularly pleasing, with every design detail prominent and crisp. As noted on the holder, there is a hole at 12 o'clock, but it does not detract from the overall superior eye appeal of this lovely representative of the type. Despite its shortcomings this impressive example boasts much originality and is pleasing to the eye certain to pique the interest of many advanced collectors. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Purchased privately from Paul Karon.
Estimate: $40000 - $60000