Peru 1767-L JM 4 reales
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This specimen was lot 73358 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, June 2020), where it sold for $192. The catalog description[1] noted, "PERU. 4 Reales, 1767-LM JM. Lima Mint. Charles III. NGC VF Details--Harshly Cleaned. Though exhibiting the noted rather harsh cleaning, this minor remains rather elusive and difficult to encounter." This specimen is one of a series struck 1760-72 during the reign of Charles III (1759-88).
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.53 g, .917 fine silver, .399 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Cayón-11718, KM 63.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The June 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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