Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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MEXICO. Cob 8 Reales, 1639/8-Mo P. Mexico City Mint, Assayer P. Philip IV. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, VF Details.
KM-45; Cal-1327. Weight: 26.72 gms. One of only two certified examples of the date on either the NGC or PCGS census. This crudely made survivor exhibits an uneven strike, due to flan irregularities, with a bold mints mark, Assayer's letter with a partial shield. There is a four-digit date, but the tops of the numerals are off the flan. About half of the central design features are present on the reverse with a decent lion and castle in the lower half. Close inspection reveals evidence of slight surface porosity from saltwater immersion, but is hardly distracting. Despite its shortcomings a charmingly crude example with mottled light gray coloration and richer slate patina in the protected areas. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600
KM-45; Cal-1327. Weight: 26.72 gms. One of only two certified examples of the date on either the NGC or PCGS census. This crudely made survivor exhibits an uneven strike, due to flan irregularities, with a bold mints mark, Assayer's letter with a partial shield. There is a four-digit date, but the tops of the numerals are off the flan. About half of the central design features are present on the reverse with a decent lion and castle in the lower half. Close inspection reveals evidence of slight surface porosity from saltwater immersion, but is hardly distracting. Despite its shortcomings a charmingly crude example with mottled light gray coloration and richer slate patina in the protected areas. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Purchased privately from Richard Ponterio (3/1990).
Ex: Concepcion
Estimate: $400 - $600