Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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PERU. Cob 4 Reales, 1729-L. Lima Mint; Assayer Joaquin Negron y Colmenares (N). Philip V. PCGS Genuine--Salt Water Damage, EF Details.
KM-33; Cal-1042. Weight: 13.38 gms. A Lima cob of particular beauty. The surfaces exhibit minor granularity due to the noted saltwater damage, but are otherwise remarkably fresh. The obverse displays the well-struck central devices in their entirety: both mintmarks, both assayer initials, the denomination, and the date are all highly readable despite some doubling. The columns and their elaborate capitals are fully intact and impressive. The reverse fared just as well. The large central cross is boldly struck and fully presented, and all four castles and lions within its quadrants offers fine detail and pleasing style. The mintmark, denomination, assayer's initial, and three-digit date arranged at each of the cross's terminals are all displayed in clear enough fragments to decipher easily. Struck on a round flan and attractively toned, this cob hits every point a collector could ask for and is certain to command spirited bidding. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
KM-33; Cal-1042. Weight: 13.38 gms. A Lima cob of particular beauty. The surfaces exhibit minor granularity due to the noted saltwater damage, but are otherwise remarkably fresh. The obverse displays the well-struck central devices in their entirety: both mintmarks, both assayer initials, the denomination, and the date are all highly readable despite some doubling. The columns and their elaborate capitals are fully intact and impressive. The reverse fared just as well. The large central cross is boldly struck and fully presented, and all four castles and lions within its quadrants offers fine detail and pleasing style. The mintmark, denomination, assayer's initial, and three-digit date arranged at each of the cross's terminals are all displayed in clear enough fragments to decipher easily. Struck on a round flan and attractively toned, this cob hits every point a collector could ask for and is certain to command spirited bidding. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here.
From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Privately purchased from Freeman Craig.
Estimate: $250 - $400