Spain 1766-M PJ 2 reales
This specimen was lot 73315 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, May 2023), where it sold for $144. The catalog description[1] noted, "SPAIN. 2 Reales, 1766-M PJ. Madrid Mint. Charles III. PCGS EF-40. Pale dove gray patina is extremely consistent and satisfying in hand, while hints of mint brightness can be witnessed when examined under a stronger light source. Spared nicks or chatter and wholly original with good eye appeal, both series enthusiasts and Spanish collectors in general will seek this offering." This type was struck at Madrid (shown here) and Seville 1759-71 prior to the introduction of bust coinage. This is a common date altho this example realized double the catalog value.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.77 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Cayón-11489, KM-388.1; Cal-614.
- Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, 2 volumes, 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.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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