| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71020 Price realized: 750 USD (Approx. 726 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 8 Reales, ND (1586-89)-P A/B. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Alvares Reinaltes (A). Philip II. PCGS EF-40. KM-5.1; Cal-673. Weight: 26.98 gms. This beautiful 8 Reales piece, struck on a full and rather round flan, displays an interesting over-assayer mark. The obverse shows a sharp mintmark, albeit slightly doubled. The assayer's mark exhibits the distinct features of both the "B" of assayer Juan de Ballesteros Narvaez and the "A" of his successor, Juan Alvarez Reinaltes. The denomination is legible on the right, despite minor muddling of the "III". Nearly all sections of the complex Habsburg crown are intact and clear. Along the rim, the full name of the monarch is readable. The reverse was struck several times and its details suffer as a result, though the castles still present nicely and the octolobes are nearly complete. The coin is pleasingly toned with pewter-gray hues on its high points and a tasteful dark tone surrounding the devices, allowing the details to pop. This piece is dripping with eye appeal and would be a fitting addition to a sophisticated collection. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Estimate: $400 - $600 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71044 Price realized: 460 USD (Approx. 445 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1586-89)-P A/B. Potosi Mint. Philip II. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, EF Details. KM-4.2; Cal-526. Weight: 13.43 gms. Assayer Juan Alvarez Reynaltes. With a clear over assayer and sharp details, this early cob presents handsomely, despite the noted damage. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Estimate: $250 - $400 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71031 Price realized: 320 USD (Approx. 310 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1576-77)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Miguel Garcia (M). Philip II. PCGS Genuine--Corrosion Removed, EF Details. KM-4.2; Cal-520. Weight: 13.07 gms. A fairly complete and attractive cob. Displays the mintmark, assayer, and denomination prominently on the obverse, surrounded by a pleasingly intact legend. The reverse shows signs of the noted removed corrosion, but the coin retains its considerable eye appeal. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Kagin's ANA Auction (8/1983) Lot # 1011 Estimate: $200 - $300 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71034 Price realized: 2,800 USD (Approx. 2,711 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1576-78)-P. Potosi Mint; Unknown Assayer (L). Philip II. PCGS Genuine--Salt Water Damage, VF Details. KM-4.2; Cal-522. Weight: 12.10 gms. A rather attractive shipwreck cob. Despite the noted saltwater damage, this piece is well-centered and displays a highly legible mintmark and assayer's initial. The compact and slightly underweight flan cuts off the legends but retains a satisfying amount of detail. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Atocha. With original ticket from Treasure Salvors, Inc. Estimate: $200 - $300 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71029 Price realized: 550 USD (Approx. 532 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1575-76)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Miguel Garcia (M). Philip II. PCGS Genuine--Salt Water Damage, AU Details. KM-4.1; Cal-521. Weight: 13.07 gms. This cob is most likely a shipwreck find, which accounts for the grade designation. Despite that, the coin must have been very lightly handled before its loss. The obverse shield shows much more detail than typical for a saltwater damaged coin. The denomination, mintmark, and assayer initial are clearly presented. The full, broad flan fully displays the legends on both sides. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Estimate: $250 - $400 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71107 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 678 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1651-52)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Antonio de Ergueta (E). Philip IV. NGC VF-35; Countermark: AU Details. KM-17B; Cal-Type-279. Weight: 13.48 gms. An intriguing Cob with much individuality and originality. Although this is certainly a 4 Reales piece, its obverse was struck with an 8 Reales die. The unmistakable numeral "8" appears above the assayer's initial to the right of the Habsburg shield. On the left of the shield, a bold "crown alone" countermark appears. The reverse shows some flatness and does not retain any of the peripheral legends, but shows well-struck and handsome castles and lions. The coin presents sharp details and wholesome surfaces, deeply toned to a beautiful pewter gray. A VERY RARE coin in this condition, almost certainly unique with this mismatched obverse die. Exceptionally interesting and attractive. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Privately purchased from Mike Dunigan. Estimate: $800 - $1200 |  |
