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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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BOLIVIA. Group of Mixed Date Bust 4 Reales (16 Pieces), 1784-94. Potosi Mint. Charles III & IV. Grade Range: GOOD to VERY FINE.
KM-54, 63 & 72. This varied gathering of portrait 4 Reales contains several SCARCE and interesting varieties, dates, overdates and bust types. All dates included are as follows: 1784/3-PR (Double struck), 1785-PR, 1786/4-PR, 1786-PR, 1787/6-PR, 1787-PR, 1788-PR (re-punched 8's), 1788-PR (broken 8's), 1789-PR (Posthumous issue, missing stop between Assayer's letters), 1789-PR (Transitional bust type with the bust of Charles III, but in the name of Charles IV. The last digit of the date appears to be a 9 over 8), 1790/89-PR (Transitional bust type), 1790/9-PR (Transitional bust type, appears to be IV over III), 1791-PR (2), 1793-PR and 1794-PR. Each displays varying degrees of patina from a mottled light gray to rich slate, some are wholesome and attractive looking. Some have been cleaned, scratched, environmental damage and/or may have other defects. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $1000
KM-54, 63 & 72. This varied gathering of portrait 4 Reales contains several SCARCE and interesting varieties, dates, overdates and bust types. All dates included are as follows: 1784/3-PR (Double struck), 1785-PR, 1786/4-PR, 1786-PR, 1787/6-PR, 1787-PR, 1788-PR (re-punched 8's), 1788-PR (broken 8's), 1789-PR (Posthumous issue, missing stop between Assayer's letters), 1789-PR (Transitional bust type with the bust of Charles III, but in the name of Charles IV. The last digit of the date appears to be a 9 over 8), 1790/89-PR (Transitional bust type), 1790/9-PR (Transitional bust type, appears to be IV over III), 1791-PR (2), 1793-PR and 1794-PR. Each displays varying degrees of patina from a mottled light gray to rich slate, some are wholesome and attractive looking. Some have been cleaned, scratched, environmental damage and/or may have other defects. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $1000