| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > February 2024 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 26 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 73729 Price realized: 80 USD (Approx. 74 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BRITISH HONDURAS. 50 Cents, 1897. Victoria. PCGS EF-40. KM-10. KM-10. Deeply toned in austere cinereous gray with peeks of frost and lighter browns in the central devices. Estimate: $100 - $200 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 53295 Price realized: 14,000 USD (Approx. 12,767 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, VF Details; Countermark: EF Details. KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-3-III. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837 (By Decree of 1 February 1836). Countermark: Type VI, crowned Y.II. within circle. Applied to the obverse and reverse of a 1829-Zs AO Mexico Republic 8 Reales (KM-377.13). This EXTREMELY RARE issue seldom appears on the market with few known examples, we have only about 15 instances of this occurring during the countermarking action for all countermarks and host types. The countermark on the obverse is deeply applied and bold while the countermark on the reverse has been nearly obliterated. Only a thin crescent of the initial countermark remains with the left foot of the "Y" poking out on right near eagles tail. The surfaces exhibit signs of handling consisting for the grade with even wear displaying an attractive rich gray patina. Close inspection of the reverse reveals a small "x" accounting for the details designation, long since toned over matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcoming a highly interesting example from this complex series that is sure to excite many advanced collectors. Commonly referred to as a "double countermark", this categorization is overly simplified and fails to explain the reason how this could have occurred. Per the original decree of 2 October 1832, the stamps were to be applied to the obverse of all coins submitted to the countermarking office. Occasionally, examples can be found with a single countermark on the wrong side of the host and for all intents and purposes is an error in the countermarking process. Exceptions to this are the Chile "Volcano" Pesos and Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 Reales where distinguishing the obverse from the reverse was not straight forward and appear bearing a single countermark on either side. The survivors that were first countermarked on the reverse and subsequently flipped over and struck again on the obverse are examples of correcting said error. This is particularly important indicating that the error was caught immediately and corrected with the same countermark. The stamps used on corrected examples can be linked to single countermarked and perforated pieces and are significant to the series. Estimate: $10000 - $20000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 53011 Price realized: 10,000 USD (Approx. 9,119 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CANADA. Newfoundland. Silver 10 Cents Pattern, 1865. London Mint. Victoria. PCGS SPECIMEN-65. cf. KM-3 (for regular issue); NF-12. Plain edge, coin alignment. Standing as one of likely just 10 or less known, this impressive and EXTREMELY RARE pattern issue presents deep iridescent toning upon each side, with intense brilliance radiating from the fields and colors that majestically spring to life when cradled back and forth in one's hand. Truly a marvelous exemplar, and one that needs to be viewed in hand in order to fully appreciate its wide ranging flair. To view all items from the Harvey Richer Collection, click here. From the Harvey Richer Collection. Ex: Prager Collection of Canadian Specimen Coins. Professor Harvey Brian Richer (1944-2023) was a major figure in the sphere of Canadian numismatics, writing two authoritative books on the subject, The Gold Coins of Newfoundland, 1865-1888, and 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens. A long-time collector whose day job included groundbreaking research in astronomy and physics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Richer also published more than 175 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, including Nature and Science. Richer was born and raised in Montreal, but relocated to British Columbia in the early 1970s, serving as Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UBC for over fifty years. He reveled in collaborating with his peers both locally and globally to further our understanding of the evolution of stellar astrophysics, and passionately devoted his time to exploring the cosmos. In 2014, Richer was named the recipient of the Carlyle S. Beals Award of the Canadian Astronomical Society, given for lifetime achievement. He was also named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the foremost academic society in Canada and of similar stature to membership in the National Academy of Sciences in the United States. The Harvey B. Richer Gold Medal for Early Career Research in Astronomy was established in 2016 thanks to a generous gift from Professor Richer. Estimate: $8000 - $10000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 53274 Price realized: 2,800 USD (Approx. 2,553 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: GUADELOUPE. Guadeloupe - Mexico. 9 Livres (9 Shillings), ND (1811). George III. PCGS VF-30. KM-25; Prid-2; EL-G1; Gad-30; VG-1041. Weight: 23.57 gms. Issued by proclamation of 9 May 1811. Countermark: Raised crowned "G" within shaped indent applied to obverse at 1 o'clock and reverse at 5 o'clock, the central plug removed from the reverse by four individual cuts with crenellated edges. Applied to a 1805-Mo TH Mexico bust 8 Reales of Charles IIII (IV) (KM-109). This richly toned wholesome example displays even slate patina with areas of lighter coloration. Moderately worn with plenty remaining details, this piece offers many desirable attributes with remnants of luster in the protected areas and good metal quality. In accordance with other British islands, the removed central segment and dollar were to circulate as separate coins. When authorized the amount to be cut and stamped was 10,000 Spanish dollars with the removed segments being 1/9 of the total weight. The central crenated cutout segments were given a declared value of 20 Sous (1 Shilling) and were stamped with a radiant "G". When the colony returned to French rule in 1816, steps were taken to remove the cut monies of the previous administration. It wasn't until May of the following year that the cut segments were demonetized. However, some of the dollars continued to circulate until 1858 before they were finally withdrawn. Estimate: $1500 - $2500 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 53272 Price realized: 48,000 USD (Approx. 43,771 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: GREAT BRITAIN. Great Britain - Spain. Dollar (5 Shillings), ND (1804). George III. NGC MS-62. S-3766; KM-659.2; Bull-1867. Authorized 2 January 1804. Countermark: Bank of England Type II (the famous "head of a fool on the neck of an ass"); Bust of George III right utilized from the then current 6 Pence within octagonal indent. Applied to the obverse of a 1803-S CN Spain bust 8 Reales of Charles IIII (IV) (KM-432.2). The only Mint State certified example of the host type for the countermark issue at either NGC or PCGS, and tied for finest certified for the countermark issue with only two other examples. This magnificent example offers a wholly original looking appearance displaying lovely smokey dove gray patina with areas of slate coloration amongst the devices. When tilted in the light iridescent hues pop out adding to its visual appeal and attractiveness. The countermark is deeply applied, bold and even on a nicely preserved high grade host. Clearly this example was plucked from circulation early on and given great care. This offering is a chance to acquire a seldom encountered host in incredible condition that should be considered EXTREMELY RARE and highly desirable. It is important to note that Spanish mint hosts do occasionally appear with this countermark type, but are nearly all 4 Reales (1/2 Dollar). In fact, when searching auction archives from the last 23 years we were only able to identify three other examples of Spanish 8 Reales, all from Seville Mint, all in vastly inferior condition. The present piece easily sits as the finest certified of a Spanish Mint host type and among the finest of the countermark type for all host coins. Truly an exceptional example of the type worthy of serious consideration by the connoisseur. Ex: A-Tokyo Collection. Estimate: $20000 - $30000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 53289 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1832-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS Genuine--Tooled, EF Details; Countermark: EF Details. KM-84; Basso-55; PNM#6-73; PNM#16-164; PNM#21-VI-126; Cacho-VIII-CS-017; Gil-5-4-1-C. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark: Type V, crowned F.7.0 within circular indent. Applied to the obverse of a 1833-CUZCO BoAr Peru Republic 8 Reales (KM-142.4). A SCARCE and popular host mint. This charming example displays light attractive gray with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices. The countermark is somewhat obscured by the host design, but with all the pertinent details visible. Close inspection reveals light smoothing in the left obverse field, long since toned over. Despite its shortcomings a presentable example of the type. Estimate: $1000 - $1500 |  |
