Philippines 1731 barillo
This specimen was part of lot 21534 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Las Vegas, August 2020), where it sold for $12,000. The catalog description[1] noted,
"PHILIPPINES. Early Cast Issues (3 Pieces), ND (ca. Early to Mid-18th Century). Average Grade: VERY FINE. A highly interesting gathering of early cast Philippines issues that seldom appear in the market place. Each piece exhibits varying degree of earthen deposits and the 1743 appears to have environmental damage. A real treat for the specialist looking to expand their knowledge and appreciation of Philippines numismatics. ...1) Barrilla, 1731. Cast lead. BA monogram surrounded by "Manila 1731"; Reverse: Castle. With collectors envelope. ...All have been sent to NGC and PCGS who were unable to render an opinion as to authenticity. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. Due to the third part[y] grading services [being] unable to render an opinion this lot is SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS."
Recorded mintage: unknown but few.
Specification: lead.
Catalog reference: unlisted.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Basso, Aldo P., Coins, Medals and Tokens of the Philippines, Menlo Park, CA: 1968.
- Ganzon de Legarda, Angelita, Piloncitos to Pesos, A Brief History of Coinage in the Philippines, Manila: Bancom Development Corporation, 1976.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The August 2020 ANA Auction: World Coins, featuring the Duke of Lansing Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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