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January 2022 NYINC Auction  14-16 Jan 2022
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Lot 2061

Starting price: 6000 USD
Price realized: 16 000 USD
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MEXICO. Cob 4 Escudos, 1712-MXo J. Mexico City Mint, Assayer Jose E. de Leon (J). Philip V. NGC MS-63.
Fr-7a; KM-55.1; cf. Cal-2027; Cayon-9807; Grove-861; Oro Macuqino-108. Weight: 13.51 gms. Tied for second finest certified of the date on the NGC population report. An EXTREMELY RARE date with only a few known survivors, the current example has a bold strike and ample mint luster. Crowned arms of Spain, consisting of Castile and Leon, Catalonia - Aragon, Sicily, Granada, Austria, Burgundy, Brabant, Flanders and Tyrol; denomination "VII" right (off flan), mintmark and assayers letter "oXMJ" left; partial legend around; Reverse: Bar-tipped cross with fleurs-de-lis and curved ornamental accents in quarters all within a beaded border, legend around. A full four digit date, mint mark and assayer initial are all bold creating the trifecta of appeal for cob collectors. An attractive example of the type sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.

From the Pat Johnson Collection.

Ex: Stack's C.I.C.F. (Chicago 3/1988) Lot #2360.

Ex: 1715 Plate Fleet.



Estimate: $10000 - $15000

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