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| − | This specimen was lot 71237 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $360. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Bolivia|BOLIVIA]]. Cob 4 Reales, 1755-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Luis de Quintanilla (q). Ferdinand VI. PCGS EF-45. A well-shaped Cob with dark gray patina, almost bluish in some areas. Although not much of the lower legend is visible, the denomination mark is pleasantly prominent. A satisfying piece with attractive wholesome surfaces. From the Pat Johnson Collection." This type was struck for Ferdinand VI through his entire reign. Assayer "q" stamped coins 1744-59. The silver cobs were debased from .931 fine to .917 fine in 1728. | + | This specimen was lot 71237 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $360. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Bolivia|BOLIVIA]]. Cob 4 Reales, 1755-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Luis de Quintanilla (q). Ferdinand VI. PCGS EF-45. A well-shaped Cob with dark gray patina, almost bluish in some areas. Although not much of the lower legend is visible, the denomination mark is pleasantly prominent. A satisfying piece with attractive wholesome surfaces. From the Pat Johnson Collection." This type was struck for Ferdinand VI through his entire reign. Assayer "q" stamped coins 1744-59. The silver cobs were debased from 0.931 fine to 0.917 fine in 1728. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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''Specification:'' 13.54 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen 13.75 g. | ''Specification:'' 13.54 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen 13.75 g. | ||
| − | ''Catalog reference:'' [[Spanish and Spanish colonial coins listed by Cayón number|Cayón- | + | ''Catalog reference:'' [[Spanish and Spanish colonial coins listed by Cayón number|Cayón-10518]], KM-39; Cal-412. |
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| − | * [[Bolivia 1754-P C | + | * [[Bolivia 1754-P C 8 reales|1754-C 8 reales]] |
| + | * [[Bolivia 1754-P Q 8 reales|1754-q 8 reales]] | ||
* [[Guatemala 1755-G J 4 reales]] | * [[Guatemala 1755-G J 4 reales]] | ||
* [[Mexico 1755-Mo MM 4 reales]] | * [[Mexico 1755-Mo MM 4 reales]] | ||
* [[Peru 1755-L JD 4 reales]] | * [[Peru 1755-L JD 4 reales]] | ||
* [[Bolivia 1755-P q 8 reales|1755 8 reales]] | * [[Bolivia 1755-P q 8 reales|1755 8 reales]] | ||
| − | * [[Bolivia | + | * [[Bolivia 1756-P q 4 reales|1756 4 reales]] |
* [[Coins and currency dated 1755]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1755]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2022 Collector's Choice sale]][[Category:Cob coinage of Latin America and Spain]] | [[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2022 Collector's Choice sale]][[Category:Cob coinage of Latin America and Spain]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:05, 23 May 2025
This specimen was lot 71237 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $360. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, 1755-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Luis de Quintanilla (q). Ferdinand VI. PCGS EF-45. A well-shaped Cob with dark gray patina, almost bluish in some areas. Although not much of the lower legend is visible, the denomination mark is pleasantly prominent. A satisfying piece with attractive wholesome surfaces. From the Pat Johnson Collection." This type was struck for Ferdinand VI through his entire reign. Assayer "q" stamped coins 1744-59. The silver cobs were debased from 0.931 fine to 0.917 fine in 1728.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.54 g, 0.917 fine silver, this specimen 13.75 g.
Catalog reference: Cayón-10518, KM-39; Cal-412.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- 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 Juan Carlos I, 1474 a 2001, Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 2008.
- Menzel, Sewall, Cobs, Pieces of Eight and Treasure Coins, New York: The American Numismatic Society, 2004.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The November 2022 Collectors Choice Ancient & World Coins Auction, Featuring the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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