Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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BOLIVIA. "Royal" Presentation Cob 4 Reales, 1735-P E. Potosi Mint. Philip V. PCGS Genuine--Holed, AU Details.
KM-R30A; Cal-143 (for type); CJ-R44.8. Weight: 13.16 gms. The only example of the date in this format certified by either NGC or PCGS, this nicely preserved and well-made example boasts a strong strike on a somewhat compact flan. Minor strike doubling muddles some of the design features, such as the last two digits of the central date and mint marks. The cross, castles, and lions are bold and complete, with a clear denomination, assayer's letter, and mint mark, as well as a nearly complete quadrilobe and only slightly distorted date. Most of the letters are off the flan and, though there is a four-digit date, the tops are over the edge. A hole on the left side of the middle digit on the reverse accounts for the details designation. Despite its shortcomings, a handsome example of the type displaying light gray tone and a richer slate patina in the protected areas and crevasses.
Ex: Pat Johnson Collection (purchased privately from Paul Karon).
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
KM-R30A; Cal-143 (for type); CJ-R44.8. Weight: 13.16 gms. The only example of the date in this format certified by either NGC or PCGS, this nicely preserved and well-made example boasts a strong strike on a somewhat compact flan. Minor strike doubling muddles some of the design features, such as the last two digits of the central date and mint marks. The cross, castles, and lions are bold and complete, with a clear denomination, assayer's letter, and mint mark, as well as a nearly complete quadrilobe and only slightly distorted date. Most of the letters are off the flan and, though there is a four-digit date, the tops are over the edge. A hole on the left side of the middle digit on the reverse accounts for the details designation. Despite its shortcomings, a handsome example of the type displaying light gray tone and a richer slate patina in the protected areas and crevasses.
Ex: Pat Johnson Collection (purchased privately from Paul Karon).
Estimate: $2000 - $3000