Spain 1651-G N 8 reales
This specimen was lot 35127 in Heritage sale 3094 (Chicago, August 2021), where it sold for $2,280. The catalog description[1] noted, "Spain: Philip IV Cob 8 Reales 1651-N MS62 NGC, Granada mint. Small "N" variety. A charming large Cob 8 Reales exhibiting a surprising amount of detail, lending to the easy attribution despite originating from a series plagued by inconsistent strike and environmental issues. Near-Choice Mint State levels of preservation abound, veiled in an airy champagne undercurrent and rarely encountered so fine." This type was struck at Granada 1651 only, with a small 'N' (Cayón-6417), large 'N' (Cayón-6418) and inverted 'N' (Cayón-6419). All are rare. Similar cobs were struck at Burgos (KM 39.1), Cuenca (KM 39.2), Madrid (KM 39.4), Segovia (KM 39.5), Seville (KM 39.6), Toledo (KM 39.7), Valladolid (KM 39.8). While none are common, Seville is the most available.
Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.
Specification: 27.47 g, 0.931 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Cayón-6417, KM 39.3, Cal-1241, Dav-4403.
- Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, vol. 1, Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005.
- Calicó, Xavier, Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Felipe VI, 1474 a 2020, Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 2019.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
- Menzel, Sewall, Cobs, Pieces of Eight and Treasure Coins, New York: The American Numismatic Society, 2004.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction #3094, featuring the Cape Coral Collection, the WTR Collection and the Monaco Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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