| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71064 Price realized: 1,100 USD (Approx. 1,065 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1619-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Jimenez de Tapia (T). Philip III. PCGS Genuine--Salt Water Damage, Fine Details. KM-9; Cal-777. Weight: 10.77 gms. Recovered from the Nuestra Senora de Atocha wreck, this Cob exhibits the shiny and corroded surfaces typical of shipwreck finds. While most of its detail has been lost, the clear outline of the Habsburg shield is visible on the obverse, along with the Potosi mintmark to the left. Most fortunately, the reverse displays an unmistakable date above a distinct central cross. A pleasing dated example from this famous sunken treasure find. Includes original Certificate of Authenticity from Treasure Salvors, Inc. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Atocha shipwreck, sunk on 6 September 1622 off the coast of what is now the Florida Keys, certificate # 85A-210298. 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: 71060 Price realized: 1,100 USD (Approx. 1,065 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1618-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Jimenez de Tapia (T). Philip III. PCGS Genuine--Salt Water Damage, Fine Details. KM-9; Cal-776. Weight: 10.66 gms. This SCARCE shipwreck cob is heavily corroded from saltwater, but enough detail remains to attribute the coin to the tenure of the assayer Tapia. The reverse is slightly better preserved, offering clear views of the castles and lions, along with a fair portion of the legend. Most fortunately, just enough of the final "8" remains to date the coin to 1618. An interesting piece recovered from the famous Atocha wreck. 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: $250 - $400 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71063 Price realized: 1,500 USD (Approx. 1,452 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1619-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Jimenez de Tapia (T). Philip III. PCGS Genuine--Salt Water Damage, VF Details. KM-9; Cal-777. Weight: 8.14 gms. An interesting fragmented 4 Reales piece. Though it has lost a portion of its planchet to corrosion, this Cob retains identifiable details, especially on the reverse. Distinct castles and lions appear on the upper portion of the central cross, and the truncated final digits of the date are readable. The surfaces show the typical saltwater damage seen in other pieces from the Atocha shipwreck. Includes original Certificate of Authenticity from Treasure Salvors, Inc. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Atocha shipwreck, sunk on 6 September 1622 off the coast of what is now the Florida Keys, certificate # 85A-167396. 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: 71081 Price realized: 380 USD (Approx. 368 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1628-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Jimenez de Tapia (T). Philip IV. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, EF Details. KM-17A; Cal-1092. Weight: 13.24 gms. A highly appealing cob with generous detail. The obverse features most of the denomination, mintmark, and assayer's initial on the sides of the central Habsburg shield. The reverse is more impressive, with boldly struck castles and lions surrounded by legible portions of the outer legends. Much of the date remains, including a bold digit "2" and unmistakable truncated "8". The surfaces are lightly toned to a pewter-gray with darker patina in the protected areas. A charming example of this date. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Paul Karon Collection (Ponterio 42 - 3/1990) Lot # 330. 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: 71084 Price realized: 180 USD (Approx. 174 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1632-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Jimenez de Tapia (T). Philip IV. PCGS Genuine--Planchet Flaw, VF Details. KM-17A; Cal-1096. Weight: 12.68 gms. This crude Potosi cob exhibits a large planchet flaw on its obverse. However, the nature of the off-center strike means that some important detail survives. A partial legend reading "HISPAN" is visible on the obverse, and the complete four-digit date appears on the reverse. An interesting piece with nicely toned surfaces. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection.Ex: Kagin's 1983 ANA sale, August 1983, lot # 1137. Estimate: $200 - $350 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71059 Price realized: 2,000 USD (Approx. 1,936 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1618-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Jimenez de Tapia (T). Philip III. PCGS Genuine--Salt Water Damage, VF Details. KM-9; Cal-776. Weight: 13.28 gms. A wonderful cob recovered from the Atocha shipwreck of 1622. Despite the saltwater damage caused by its centuries under the sea, this piece is replete with identifiable details. On the obverse, the Habsburg shield is quite well-centered and retains satisfying detail. Beside it, the mintmark and initial from this SCARCE assayer remain quite clear. The reverse displays enough of all four digits of the date to positively attribute this coin to the year 1618. An excellent piece of shipwreck treasure. 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: $400 - $600 |  |
