Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1574-76)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Alonso Rincon (R). Philip II. PCGS AU-58.
KM-4.1; Cal-519. Weight: 13.38 gms. An exquisitely well-preserved cob, gorgeously toned and struck on a full flan. The mintmark, assayer, and denomination are boldly clear astride the crowned shield. The reverse octolobes are entirely intact. The lions and castles within are sharply struck from dies of excellent quality, aside from an area of flatness. Minute detail, such as the upper left castle's turrets and masonry as well as both lions' manes and roaring mouths are presented with wonderful clarity. The legends on both sides are almost fully readable. A stunning piece, marred only by a small flan crack. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
KM-4.1; Cal-519. Weight: 13.38 gms. An exquisitely well-preserved cob, gorgeously toned and struck on a full flan. The mintmark, assayer, and denomination are boldly clear astride the crowned shield. The reverse octolobes are entirely intact. The lions and castles within are sharply struck from dies of excellent quality, aside from an area of flatness. Minute detail, such as the upper left castle's turrets and masonry as well as both lions' manes and roaring mouths are presented with wonderful clarity. The legends on both sides are almost fully readable. A stunning piece, marred only by a small flan crack. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Privately purchased from Freeman Craig.
Estimate: $400 - $600