PERU. Cob 4 Reales, 1687-L. Lima Mint; Assayer Leonardo de Rojas Paramo (R). Charles II. PCGS AU-50.
KM-23; Cal-462. Weight: 11.21 gms. An impressively well-centered cob struck on a satisfyingly round flan. The obverse displays the denomination, assayer's initial, mintmark, and date, all sharply struck. Another denomination along with parts of the mintmark and assayer's initial appear on the reverse. This well-preserved piece, struck under the unknown assayer "R", offers a deep mottled gray toning that gives it a dignified appearance. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
here.From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Sellschopp Collection (UBS Zurich 9/1988) Lot # 174 (part of).
Estimate: $400 - $600