Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (ca. 1589-98)-P B. Potosi Mint, Assayer Juan Ballesteros Narvaez with his brother Hernando (B). Philip II. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, EF Details.
KM-4.2; Cal-525; CJ-2.9.2; cf. Paoletti-Group B8/A#104 (identical lion's on reverse). Weight: 13.51 gms. Dog like composite lions variety. This charming example, struck on a somewhat compact planchet, exhibits a bold central strike with complete crown, mint mark, Assayer's letter, denomination and shield on the obverse. A few minor aspects of the legends are clear, but most letters are off the flan on both sides. The strong design features on the reverse, with minimal doubling, include a complete cross and bold castles and lions, while the octolobe displays a couple of flat spots. The surfaces do exhibit a slight granularity and minor encrustation due to salt water immersion, but is quite wholesome and attractive. Despite its shortcomings this handsome survivor offers a pleasing appearance and when compared to other examples from the Atocha would most likely be assigned to the category Grade 1. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
KM-4.2; Cal-525; CJ-2.9.2; cf. Paoletti-Group B8/A#104 (identical lion's on reverse). Weight: 13.51 gms. Dog like composite lions variety. This charming example, struck on a somewhat compact planchet, exhibits a bold central strike with complete crown, mint mark, Assayer's letter, denomination and shield on the obverse. A few minor aspects of the legends are clear, but most letters are off the flan on both sides. The strong design features on the reverse, with minimal doubling, include a complete cross and bold castles and lions, while the octolobe displays a couple of flat spots. The surfaces do exhibit a slight granularity and minor encrustation due to salt water immersion, but is quite wholesome and attractive. Despite its shortcomings this handsome survivor offers a pleasing appearance and when compared to other examples from the Atocha would most likely be assigned to the category Grade 1. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Atocha shipwreck, sunk on 6 September 1622 off the coast of what is now the Florida Keys, certificate # 85A-198544.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500