Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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PHILIPPINES. Barrilla, 1743. Manila Mint. VERY FINE Details. Environmental Damage.
Basso-3. Obverse: ANO DE 1743 around large R in central right; Reverse: Crowned shield. An impressive offering of this elusive early Philippines issue, this piece is certain to pique the interest of any specialist. Despite the often crude nature of this cast lead issue, the present offering delivers strong details and fully ledigible inscriptions. Some light surface porosity and encrustation is noted, though this does little to dampen the enthusiasm one should feel for this piece. A piece that should not be missed by those seeking a capstone piece for the collection of Philippines coinage.
Basso-3. Obverse: ANO DE 1743 around large R in central right; Reverse: Crowned shield. An impressive offering of this elusive early Philippines issue, this piece is certain to pique the interest of any specialist. Despite the often crude nature of this cast lead issue, the present offering delivers strong details and fully ledigible inscriptions. Some light surface porosity and encrustation is noted, though this does little to dampen the enthusiasm one should feel for this piece. A piece that should not be missed by those seeking a capstone piece for the collection of Philippines coinage.
Note: Neither PCGS or NGC are presently certifying this cast issue, and as such, inability to gain certification after the auction does not substantiate reasoning for a return.
Estimate: $5000 - $7000