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Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1650-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Rodriguez de Rodas (O). Philip IV. PCGS VF-25.
KM-17B; Cal-1106; Sellschopp-534 (plate coin). Weight: 12.39 gms. An impressive Bolivian Cob despite its areas of flatness. The obverse shows the denomination, assayer's mark, and "HILLIP", a portion of the monarch's name, on the outer legend. The reverse, most fortuitously, shows all four numerals of the date. On a broad planchet and boasting a deep cabinet tone, this coin is a wonderful survivor. Quite RARE in this condition with no countermark and a Sellschopp plate coin to boot, this piece is sure to draw competitive bidding from advanced collectors. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.Ex: Ernesto Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp - 09/1988) Lot # 694.
KM-17B; Cal-1106; Sellschopp-534 (plate coin). Weight: 12.39 gms. An impressive Bolivian Cob despite its areas of flatness. The obverse shows the denomination, assayer's mark, and "HILLIP", a portion of the monarch's name, on the outer legend. The reverse, most fortuitously, shows all four numerals of the date. On a broad planchet and boasting a deep cabinet tone, this coin is a wonderful survivor. Quite RARE in this condition with no countermark and a Sellschopp plate coin to boot, this piece is sure to draw competitive bidding from advanced collectors. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.Ex: Ernesto Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp - 09/1988) Lot # 694.
Estimate: $600 - $900