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| − | This specimen was lot 71053 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $720. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Bolivia|BOLIVIA]]. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1603-12)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Baltasar Ramos Leceta (R). Philip III. PCGS VF-35. While PCGS dates this coin to 1574-76, part of the ordinal 'III' is visible on the obverse legend, making a mintage of 1603-12 the only possibility. This cob has a small flan crack and a deep gray toning that give it a rustic appeal. The obverse shield is quite intact, as are the mintmark and assayer initial on the left. The reverse is well-struck and centered, and curiously displays lions of distinctly different styles. A rather complete cob with great eye appeal. From the Pat Johnson Collection." The mountains around Potosi contained enormous amounts of high grade silver ore, a situation the Spanish were not slow to exploit. A mint was set up in the 1570's to process the silver mined there. The early products of the reign of Philip II are fairly good quality but rot set in during the following reign, including fraudulent debasement. The | + | This specimen was lot 71053 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $720. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Bolivia|BOLIVIA]]. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1603-12)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Baltasar Ramos Leceta (R). Philip III. PCGS VF-35. While PCGS dates this coin to 1574-76, part of the ordinal 'III' is visible on the obverse legend, making a mintage of 1603-12 the only possibility. This cob has a small flan crack and a deep gray toning that give it a rustic appeal. The obverse shield is quite intact, as are the mintmark and assayer initial on the left. The reverse is well-struck and centered, and curiously displays lions of distinctly different styles. A rather complete cob with great eye appeal. From the Pat Johnson Collection." The mountains around Potosi contained enormous amounts of high grade silver ore, a situation the Spanish were not slow to exploit. A mint was set up in the 1570's to process the silver mined there. The early products of the reign of Philip II are fairly good quality but rot set in during the following reign, including fraudulent debasement. The Potosí mint was the second mint in the western hemisphere to date its products. Dating began in 1617. Assayer R is listed in the SCWC for 1605-13. It is fairly common for one of these early undated issues. |
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* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | * Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | ||
* Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, ''Las Monedas [[Spain|Españolas]], del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, 2 volumes,'' Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005. | * Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, ''Las Monedas [[Spain|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 | + | * 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. |
* Menzel, Sewall, ''Cobs, Pieces of Eight and Treasure Coins'', New York: The American Numismatic Society, 2004. | * Menzel, Sewall, ''Cobs, Pieces of Eight and Treasure Coins'', New York: The American Numismatic Society, 2004. | ||
* <sup>[1]</sup>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. | * <sup>[1]</sup>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. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:30, 24 August 2025
This specimen was lot 71053 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $720. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1603-12)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Baltasar Ramos Leceta (R). Philip III. PCGS VF-35. While PCGS dates this coin to 1574-76, part of the ordinal 'III' is visible on the obverse legend, making a mintage of 1603-12 the only possibility. This cob has a small flan crack and a deep gray toning that give it a rustic appeal. The obverse shield is quite intact, as are the mintmark and assayer initial on the left. The reverse is well-struck and centered, and curiously displays lions of distinctly different styles. A rather complete cob with great eye appeal. From the Pat Johnson Collection." The mountains around Potosi contained enormous amounts of high grade silver ore, a situation the Spanish were not slow to exploit. A mint was set up in the 1570's to process the silver mined there. The early products of the reign of Philip II are fairly good quality but rot set in during the following reign, including fraudulent debasement. The Potosí mint was the second mint in the western hemisphere to date its products. Dating began in 1617. Assayer R is listed in the SCWC for 1605-13. It is fairly common for one of these early undated issues.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.54 g, 0.931 fine silver, this specimen 13.31 g.
Catalog reference: Cayón-4715, KM-9; Cal-768.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- 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.
- 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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