Peru 1734-L N 2 reales
This specimen was lot 74178 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice Online Auction (Costa Mesa, CA, October 2024), where it sold for $312. The catalog description[1] noted, "PERU. Cob 2 Reales, 1734-L N. Lima Mint. Philip V. NGC AU-50. This lovely cob features a crisp partial date on each side, bold denomination, mintmark, and other satisfying design elements. Lacking any real defect, the elegantly toned surfaces retain a great deal of originality with just a touch of dark tone on the reverse." This type was struck for Philip V 1726-47. In 1725, king Philip V abdicated in favor of his favorite son Louis, who died ten months later, forcing the old king to resume the throne. Assayer Negron y Colmenares stamped his coins 1728-38. The cobs were debased from 0.931 to 0.917 fine in 1728.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.77 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen 6.95 g.
Catalog reference: KM-32a; Cal-1223, Cayón-8832.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, October 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the S.P. Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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