Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
November 2013 Baltimore Auction - Sess. B 8 November 2013
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SPAIN. 4 Reales Fantasy, 1666-A. Segovia Mint. NGC PROOF-63 BN.
Struck in copper. Unofficial test piece probably struck in the eighteenth century. Manufactured at the official engraver's school (Escuela de Grabadores). The "School of Engravers" is an institution which has been related to the Spanish mints since Tomas Prieto was made director of the school in 1771. Similar schools were later established in Seville, Segovia and Mexico City. These pieces were struck to show the capabilities of the students. An interesting and seldom seen item.NGC PROOF-63 BN.
Estimate: $400
SPAIN. 4 Reales Fantasy, 1666-A. Segovia Mint. NGC PROOF-63 BN.
Struck in copper. Unofficial test piece probably struck in the eighteenth century. Manufactured at the official engraver's school (Escuela de Grabadores). The "School of Engravers" is an institution which has been related to the Spanish mints since Tomas Prieto was made director of the school in 1771. Similar schools were later established in Seville, Segovia and Mexico City. These pieces were struck to show the capabilities of the students. An interesting and seldom seen item.NGC PROOF-63 BN.
Estimate: $400