Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1659-P E. Potosi Mint, Assayer Antonio de Ergueta, Normal Production. Philip IV. PCGS Genuine--Plugged, EF Details.
KM-18; Cal-1089; CJ-24.7.2. Weight: 13.66 gms. One of only two certified examples of the date on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. Struck on a broad even flan with most of the legends on both sides, this charming example displays a light gray tone with slate patina in the crevasses. There is evidence of a slight shift in the striking process mentioned for accuracy. For this series the legends are remarkably intact with a nearly complete inscription and bold well-defined central devices. Close inspection reveals four locations where holes had been plugged with re-engraved devices, mostly blundered, now toned over matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcomings this piece appears to be on a larger more even flan than normally encountered from this series with significantly more details. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
KM-18; Cal-1089; CJ-24.7.2. Weight: 13.66 gms. One of only two certified examples of the date on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. Struck on a broad even flan with most of the legends on both sides, this charming example displays a light gray tone with slate patina in the crevasses. There is evidence of a slight shift in the striking process mentioned for accuracy. For this series the legends are remarkably intact with a nearly complete inscription and bold well-defined central devices. Close inspection reveals four locations where holes had been plugged with re-engraved devices, mostly blundered, now toned over matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcomings this piece appears to be on a larger more even flan than normally encountered from this series with significantly more details. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Paul Karon Collection (Ponterio 42 - 3/1990) Lot # 347.
Estimate: $300 - $500