Guatemala 1817-NG M 4 escudos
This specimen was lot 7172 in Ponterio sale 152 (New York, January 2010), where it sold for $1,955. The catalog description[1] noted, "GUATEMALA. 4 Escudos, 1817-M. RARE. VERY FINE." The second specimen was lot 2039 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $21,600. The catalog description[2] noted, "Desirable Ferdinand VII 4 Escudos, GUATEMALA. 4 Escudos, 1817-NG M. Nueva Guatemala Mint. Ferdinand VII. NGC MS-61. One-year type. Single second finest certified on either the NGC or PCGS population reports, only one finer (NGC MS-63). EXTREMELY RARE and highly desirable in this high state of preservation, this minor gold issue seldom appears on the market. Boldly struck, this handsome survivor exhibits light signs of handling consistent for the grade with plenty of remaining luster in the protected areas and a pale golden coloration. This sought after issue is certain to catch the attention of many quality conscious collectors. From the Pat Johnson Collection." The Guatemala mint in colonial times was far from major sources of bullion and therefore struck little gold. This date is the only issue for Ferdinand VII and was the first emission of four escudos since 1801. A few four escudos were struck at the Guatemala mint 1824-25 (KM 7) under the regime of the Central American Republic.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.54 g, 0.875 fine gold, .380 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Cayón-16337, Fr-23; KM-73; Cal-1694.
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- [1]Ponterio, Richard, and Kent Ponterio, Ponterio sale 152: The 2010 NYINC Auction, Irvine, CA: Bowers and Merena, 2009.
- [2]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 NYINC Sale: World and Ancient Coins, featuring the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection and the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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