Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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PERU. Mint Error -- Flip-over Double Struck, Reverse Brockage -- 4 Reales, 1836-B. Cuzco Mint. PCGS Genuine--Holed, VF Details.
cf. KM-151.1 (for type). This highly interesting error that was obviously struck numerous times exhibits two bold reverses, one from the initial strike and one from the secondary strike. Unlike a simple flip-over double strike or brockage, this piece is both! Compounded by the fact that after the initial strike was fed back into the press sometime later and struck again. Though at the time it of the second strike, slightly off center, rotated and out of collar, another planchet had been lodged in the collar causing the brockage to occur leaving an incuse mirror image of the obverse that ultimately protected the initial reverse. Clearly tremendous pressure was used during the minting process as both the first and second strike left many bold devices with most of the pertinent details well-defined such as the arms of Peru, denomination, Assayer's letter and the date. Though being out of collar did create a bit of weakness near the edges from uneven pressure. The surfaces are relatively smooth displaying a lovely rich mottled gray patina with richer coloration amongst the devices. A hole accounts for the details designation, though is hardly a distraction and actually a testament to the intriguing nature of this piece. Obviously recognized as something special and interesting early on, this handsome survivor offers a pleasing appearance with many talking points and is sure to be a centerpiece for the next collection it enters. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
cf. KM-151.1 (for type). This highly interesting error that was obviously struck numerous times exhibits two bold reverses, one from the initial strike and one from the secondary strike. Unlike a simple flip-over double strike or brockage, this piece is both! Compounded by the fact that after the initial strike was fed back into the press sometime later and struck again. Though at the time it of the second strike, slightly off center, rotated and out of collar, another planchet had been lodged in the collar causing the brockage to occur leaving an incuse mirror image of the obverse that ultimately protected the initial reverse. Clearly tremendous pressure was used during the minting process as both the first and second strike left many bold devices with most of the pertinent details well-defined such as the arms of Peru, denomination, Assayer's letter and the date. Though being out of collar did create a bit of weakness near the edges from uneven pressure. The surfaces are relatively smooth displaying a lovely rich mottled gray patina with richer coloration amongst the devices. A hole accounts for the details designation, though is hardly a distraction and actually a testament to the intriguing nature of this piece. Obviously recognized as something special and interesting early on, this handsome survivor offers a pleasing appearance with many talking points and is sure to be a centerpiece for the next collection it enters. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500