| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 72430 Price realized: 2,200 USD (Approx. 2,130 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: COLOMBIA. Cob 2 Escudos, ND (1701-14). Bogota Mint. Philip V. PCGS Genuine--Mount Removed, Unc Details. Fr-8; KM-14.2. Weight: 6.81 gms. Crowned arms on the obverse, cross of Jerusalem well defined on the reverse. Philip V ruled, 1700-1746. Estimate: $800 - $1000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 72216 Price realized: 850 USD (Approx. 823 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: SPAIN. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1585-93). Cuenca Mint. Philip II. PCGS Genuine--Damage, EF Details. Cal-478. Weight: 13.38 gms. An enticing example of this VERY RARE mint. Struck on a compact planchet, most of the outer legends are off-flan. The central devices, on the other hand, are mostly intact and pleasingly complete. The mintmark on the obverse is still identifiable though slightly muddled. Most fortunately, however, an additional clear mintmark is visible on the reverse outer legend along the top, a seldom-seen detail. The noted damage comes in the form of a few deep scratches on the reverse. While unsightly, these marks do not materially affect the designs. This handsome Cob presents a rare opportunity for collectors of the Spanish series. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Estimate: $1000 - $1500 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71167 Price realized: 650 USD (Approx. 629 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Quartet of Cob 4 Reales (4 Pieces), 1663-69. Potosi Mint; Assayer Antonio de Ergueta (E). All PCGS Certified. Although all four of these 4 Reales cobs present some damage or defect to warrant a details designation, each one offers highly readable legends with at least one date. Assayer initials, mintmarks, additional dates, denomination, and portions of the outer legends are visible on several of the coins. A highly interesting set with much to offer, both historically and aesthetically. 1) 1663-P. Philip IV. PCGS Genuine--Scratch, VF Details. cf. KM-18; Cal-1130. Weight: 12.97 gms. 2) 1664-P. Philip IV. PCGS Genuine--Tooled, VF Details. KM-18; Cal-1131. Weight: 14.74 gms. 3) 1669/8-P. Charles II. PCGS Genuine--Corrosion Removed, EF Details. KM-25; Cal-512. Weight: 13.74 gms. 4) 1669-P. Charles II. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, AU Details. KM-25; Cal-512. Weight: 13.49 gms. Privately purchased from Louis Hudson. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Estimate: $500 - $750 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2023 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 13 January 2023 |
| Lot number: 21010 Price realized: 2,600 USD (Approx. 2,401 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. "Royal" Presentation Cob 4 Reales, 1735-P E. Potosi Mint. Philip V. PCGS Genuine--Holed, AU Details. KM-R30A; Cal-143 (for type); CJ-R44.8. Weight: 13.16 gms. The only example of the date in this format certified by either NGC or PCGS, this nicely preserved and well-made example boasts a strong strike on a somewhat compact flan. Minor strike doubling muddles some of the design features, such as the last two digits of the central date and mint marks. The cross, castles, and lions are bold and complete, with a clear denomination, assayer's letter, and mint mark, as well as a nearly complete quadrilobe and only slightly distorted date. Most of the letters are off the flan and, though there is a four-digit date, the tops are over the edge. A hole on the left side of the middle digit on the reverse accounts for the details designation. Despite its shortcomings, a handsome example of the type displaying light gray tone and a richer slate patina in the protected areas and crevasses. Ex: Pat Johnson Collection (purchased privately from Paul Karon). Estimate: $2000 - $3000 |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction | Auction date: 14 November 2022 |
| Lot number: 71218 Price realized: 260 USD (Approx. 252 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1740-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Diego de Pui (P). Philip V. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, EF Details. KM-30A; Cal-1198. Weight: 13.05 gms. The noted environmental damage on this Cob refers to the verdigris corrosion on the reverse. This damage does not, however, diminish this coin's enticingly well-preserved detail which includes a prominent date on the obverse and assayer and mintmark on the reverse. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Paul Karon Collection (Ponterio 3/90) Lot # 426. 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: 72029 Price realized: 800 USD (Approx. 774 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: PERU. Cob 4 Reales, 1705-L. Lima Mint; Assayer Francisco Hurtado (H). Philip V. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, EF Details. KM-33; Cal-1027. Weight: 13.37 gms. This piece exhibits some spots of corrosion on its surfaces which account for its designation. The central devices are fairly well-preserved however, with the mintmark, two assayer's initials, the denomination, and the date visible on the obverse, and an additional mintmark, assayer's initial, and date appearing on the reverse. The cross and its castles and lions are particularly complete and appealing. A coin with plenty of detail and aesthetic charm to interest collectors of Lima cobs. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click here. From the Pat Johnson Collection. Estimate: $250 - $400 |  |
