Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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PERU. Cob 8 Reales, ND (1577-88)-P oD. Lima Mint, Assayer Diego de la Torre (D). Philip II. PCGS EF-40.
KM-14; Cal-654; Sellschopp-127; Grunthal/Sellschopp-Unlisted. Weight: 27.10 gms. Variety with * (six-pointed star) above round denomination and rampant lions with curvilinear tail. The only certified example on the PCGS population report. This wholly original looking survivor exhibits a bold central strike with a full complete shield, denomination, mint mark, Assayer's letter and crown on the obverse. The reverse displays a full complete cross, castles and lions and nearly complete octalobe. Most of the legends are present such as a nearly complete monarchs name, though a few flat spots throughout where several letters are weak mentioned for accuracy. Lovely rich gray patina with a slate coloration amongst the devices offers much originality and a pleasing appearance to this handsome piece. Seldom encountered, this early type is tough to locate in any condition and should be considered VERY RARE and desirable. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
KM-14; Cal-654; Sellschopp-127; Grunthal/Sellschopp-Unlisted. Weight: 27.10 gms. Variety with * (six-pointed star) above round denomination and rampant lions with curvilinear tail. The only certified example on the PCGS population report. This wholly original looking survivor exhibits a bold central strike with a full complete shield, denomination, mint mark, Assayer's letter and crown on the obverse. The reverse displays a full complete cross, castles and lions and nearly complete octalobe. Most of the legends are present such as a nearly complete monarchs name, though a few flat spots throughout where several letters are weak mentioned for accuracy. Lovely rich gray patina with a slate coloration amongst the devices offers much originality and a pleasing appearance to this handsome piece. Seldom encountered, this early type is tough to locate in any condition and should be considered VERY RARE and desirable. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000