PERU. Cob 4 Reales, 1749-L. Lima Mint; Assayer Joseph Rodriguez de Carrasa (R). Ferdinand VI. PCGS VF-25.
KM-43; Cal-Type-49. Weight: 13.64 gms. This cob exhibits somewhat rough surfaces and considerable flat striking, resulting in only fragments of the design surviving. The central date appears quite clearly, however, along with a portion of the mintmark to its right. That information is enough to attribute this crude yet charming piece. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
here.From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Ex: Sellschopp Collection (UBS Zurich 9/1988) Lot # 253 (part of).
Estimate: $100 - $200