Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1651-52)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Antonio de Ergueta (E). Philip IV. NGC VF-35; Countermark: AU Details.
KM-17B; Cal-Type-279. Weight: 13.48 gms. An intriguing Cob with much individuality and originality. Although this is certainly a 4 Reales piece, its obverse was struck with an 8 Reales die. The unmistakable numeral "8" appears above the assayer's initial to the right of the Habsburg shield. On the left of the shield, a bold "crown alone" countermark appears. The reverse shows some flatness and does not retain any of the peripheral legends, but shows well-struck and handsome castles and lions. The coin presents sharp details and wholesome surfaces, deeply toned to a beautiful pewter gray. A VERY RARE coin in this condition, almost certainly unique with this mismatched obverse die. Exceptionally interesting and attractive. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
KM-17B; Cal-Type-279. Weight: 13.48 gms. An intriguing Cob with much individuality and originality. Although this is certainly a 4 Reales piece, its obverse was struck with an 8 Reales die. The unmistakable numeral "8" appears above the assayer's initial to the right of the Habsburg shield. On the left of the shield, a bold "crown alone" countermark appears. The reverse shows some flatness and does not retain any of the peripheral legends, but shows well-struck and handsome castles and lions. The coin presents sharp details and wholesome surfaces, deeply toned to a beautiful pewter gray. A VERY RARE coin in this condition, almost certainly unique with this mismatched obverse die. Exceptionally interesting and attractive. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Privately purchased from Mike Dunigan.
Estimate: $800 - $1200