Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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BOLIVIA. "Royal" Presentation Cob 4 Reales, 1735-P E. Potosi Mint, Assayer Esteban Gutierrez Escalante (E). Philip V. PCGS Genuine--Holed, AU Details.
KM-R30A; Cal-Type-143; CJ-R44.8. Weight: 13.16 gms. The only certified example of the date in this format on either the NGC or PCGS census. This nicely preserved and well-made example boasts a strong strike on a somewhat compact flan. Minor strike doubling muddles some of the design features such as the last two digits of the central date and mint marks. The cross and castles and lions are bold and complete with clear denomination, Assayer's letter and mint mark as well as a nearly complete quadrilobe and slightly distorted date. Most of the letters are off the planchet and though there is a four-digit date, the tops are over the edge. A hole on the left side of the middle digit on the reverse accounts for the details designation. Despite its shortcomings a handsome example of the type displaying light gray tone with a richer slate patina in the protected areas and crevasses. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
KM-R30A; Cal-Type-143; CJ-R44.8. Weight: 13.16 gms. The only certified example of the date in this format on either the NGC or PCGS census. This nicely preserved and well-made example boasts a strong strike on a somewhat compact flan. Minor strike doubling muddles some of the design features such as the last two digits of the central date and mint marks. The cross and castles and lions are bold and complete with clear denomination, Assayer's letter and mint mark as well as a nearly complete quadrilobe and slightly distorted date. Most of the letters are off the planchet and though there is a four-digit date, the tops are over the edge. A hole on the left side of the middle digit on the reverse accounts for the details designation. Despite its shortcomings a handsome example of the type displaying light gray tone with a richer slate patina in the protected areas and crevasses. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Purchased privately from Paul Karon.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000