Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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JAMAICA. Jamaica - Mexico. 6 Shillings 8 Pence (8 Reales - Dollar), ND (1758). George II. NGC VF-20.
KM-8.3; Prid-4. Issued by local act of 18 November 1758. Countermark: Bifacial ornate G.R. within incuse circle. Applied to the obverse and reverse of a 1757-Mo MM Mexico "Pillar" 8 Reales of Ferdinand VI (KM-104.2). This handsome example displays attractive rich old cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light with a bit of glossiness. Close inspection reveals several small planchet defects on both sides mentioned for the sake of accuracy adding a bit of character to this popular issue.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
KM-8.3; Prid-4. Issued by local act of 18 November 1758. Countermark: Bifacial ornate G.R. within incuse circle. Applied to the obverse and reverse of a 1757-Mo MM Mexico "Pillar" 8 Reales of Ferdinand VI (KM-104.2). This handsome example displays attractive rich old cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light with a bit of glossiness. Close inspection reveals several small planchet defects on both sides mentioned for the sake of accuracy adding a bit of character to this popular issue.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500