Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 9-13 Oct 2022
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MEXICO. Republican Era. Mixed Date, Mint and Type Crowns (37 Pieces), 1831-1908. Grades: VERY GOOD to ALMOST UNCIRCULATED Details.
An interesting and diverse offering of early to late date Republican crowns (8 Reales and Pesos) from Chihuahua, Culiacan, Guanajuato, Mexico City, Potosi and Zacatecas mints. Also included are five contemporary counterfeit 8 Reales, a couple of decent quality, and a cap and ray 50 centavos. All are toned to varying degrees from a thin layer to rich old patina, some are attractive looking. All are of varying degrees of preservation from heavily circulated to lightly handled. Some have been cleaned, tooled, have environmental damage, holed and/or may have other defects. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS. Retail value in excess of $1,200-.
Estimate: $500 - $700
An interesting and diverse offering of early to late date Republican crowns (8 Reales and Pesos) from Chihuahua, Culiacan, Guanajuato, Mexico City, Potosi and Zacatecas mints. Also included are five contemporary counterfeit 8 Reales, a couple of decent quality, and a cap and ray 50 centavos. All are toned to varying degrees from a thin layer to rich old patina, some are attractive looking. All are of varying degrees of preservation from heavily circulated to lightly handled. Some have been cleaned, tooled, have environmental damage, holed and/or may have other defects. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS. Retail value in excess of $1,200-.
Estimate: $500 - $700