Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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PERU. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1568-70)-P R. Lima Mint, Assayer Alonso de Rincon (R). Philip II. PCGS EF-45.
Cal-495; Cayon-3739; cf. Sellschopp/Grunthal-2. Weight: 13.80 gms. Variety where reverse legend ends with "HISPA" and "N" in place of "M" at the end of "INDIARVM". This charmingly crude issue exhibits a decent strike, though with a slight weakness on both sides, displaying lovely rich gray patina with a subtle iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. Seldom encountered this pleasing example offers much originality with good eye appeal and is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Cal-495; Cayon-3739; cf. Sellschopp/Grunthal-2. Weight: 13.80 gms. Variety where reverse legend ends with "HISPA" and "N" in place of "M" at the end of "INDIARVM". This charmingly crude issue exhibits a decent strike, though with a slight weakness on both sides, displaying lovely rich gray patina with a subtle iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. Seldom encountered this pleasing example offers much originality with good eye appeal and is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Purchased privately from Louis Collins.
Estimate: $700 - $1000