PERU. Cob 4 Reales, 1659-L* MV. Lima Mint, Assayer Francisco Villegas (V). Philip III. NGC EF-45.
KM-17 (plate coin); Cal-1014; Sellschopp/Grunthal-77. Weight: 13.89 gms. The only example certified on either NGC or PCGS population reports. VERY RARE and attractive, this popular type most commonly referred to as "Star of Lima" is highly coveted and desirable. Original and well centered and struck, this example somehow survived without any distractions or issues and has a lovely circulated-silver look offering much originality. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
here.From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Sellschopp Collection (UBS Zurich 9/1988) Lot # 158.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000