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1748 Mexico eight reales or "pillar dollar." Mexico City Mint, MF assayer. Genuine (PCGS). Glossy dark gray patina with no significant corrosion, just very minor surface granularity. Some very light raised specks are visible on the reverse. No digs or scratches are noted, indeed, this is one of the choicest of the Pillar dollars found amidst the wreckage of this shipwreck, most of which were heavily sea-worn and corroded. A similar example realized $1,150 in our June 2010 sale. Certified by PCGS as authentic and labeled on the holder with "1761 L'Auguste Shipwreck." Many collectors choose to include a Pillar dollar in their collection, but the acquisition of a piece such as this means that the Pillar dollar you include was verifiably in North America during the 18th century. The L'Auguste sank in November 1761, full of French-Canadian refugees heading to Europe after refusing to swear allegiance to George III of England. Canada had just been conquered by English forces under Amherst. Many of those aboard had never lived in France, but could not live under English control. The coins found aboard were their life savings, mostly in ecus and Pillar dollars, all of which were in circulation in Nouvelle France during the French and Indian War. The ship foundered off Nova Scotia, and only 7 of the more than 100 souls onboard survived. It is the only major French and Indian War shipwreck to yield salvaged coins, each of which have an incredible history. From the 1761 Wreck of L'Auguste.
CAC Approved. A glittering and lustrous gem which boasts a complete and hammered strike. So complete is the striking that, in this collector's opinion, she puts all others to shame. Light golden toning outlines the rims while darker golden toning streaks across Liberty's lower torso. No marks or blemishes can be found on this PQ example. Obverse: All the detail that artist Hermon Macneil wanted is present. The head is complete and considered a supreme full head example by J.H. Cline. The shield shows all rivets fully struck which is a rare find on most full head examples. Liberty's knee is complete and wear free. However, there is a miniscule nick just above her knee cap. The surfaces appear to be a liquid lake of luster. Reverse: Almost all of the eagle's feathers can be scene with the breast feathers being not as full. A small contact mark is found on the "R" in "AMERICA". The is also a small nick in the rim under the "R" in "QUARTER". Provenance: Bowers and Merena Auction #13100 (6/5/08) Thomas Dodd (Present)
CAC Approved. A glittering and lustrous gem which boasts a complete and hammered strike. So complete is the striking that, in this collector's opinion, she puts all others to shame. Light golden toning outlines the rims while darker golden toning streaks across Liberty's lower torso. No marks or blemishes can be found on this PQ example. Obverse: All the detail that artist Hermon Macneil wanted is present. The head is complete and considered a supreme full head example by J.H. Cline. The shield shows all rivets fully struck which is a rare find on most full head examples. Liberty's knee is complete and wear free. However, there is a miniscule nick just above her knee cap. The surfaces appear to be a liquid lake of luster. Reverse: Almost all of the eagle's feathers can be scene with the breast feathers being not as full. A small contact mark is found on the "R" in "AMERICA". The is also a small nick in the rim under the "R" in "QUARTER". Provenance: Bowers and Merena Auction #13100 (6/5/08) Thomas Dodd (Present)
Browning 7. One of the scarcest die parings of the capped bust quarter series, seldom seen, and most quarter specialists have been unable to obtain an example. Jules Reiver's was a Good 6 coin with a few reverse scratches. Rich Uhrich's example is poorer still, with many deep scratches and gouges. The present example, although plugged, is a much nicer technically, and could be considered a full AU. The John Reich Census, published in July of 2003, recorded a dozen examples, the best of which included 3 coins graded in Fine condition. My example was not listed. Presently, there are no known examples graded problem free by PCGS or NGC. Steel, dark gray, and gold toning covers a previously cleaned and whizzed surface. Originally holed, the coin was professionally plugged between 11 and 12 o'clock. Well centered with AU details. Provenances: Steve Tompkins Dick Osburn (2010) Thomas Dodd (Present)
Browning 7. One of the scarcest die parings of the capped bust quarter series, seldom seen, and most quarter specialists have been unable to obtain an example. Jules Reiver's was a Good 6 coin with a few reverse scratches. Rich Uhrich's example is poorer still, with many deep scratches and gouges. The present example, although plugged, is a much nicer technically, and could be considered a full AU. The John Reich Census, published in July of 2003, recorded a dozen examples, the best of which included 3 coins graded in Fine condition. My example was not listed. Presently, there are no known examples graded problem free by PCGS or NGC. Steel, dark gray, and gold toning covers a previously cleaned and whizzed surface. Originally holed, the coin was professionally plugged between 11 and 12 o'clock. Well centered with AU details. Provenances: Steve Tompkins Dick Osburn (2010) Thomas Dodd (Present)
VF Details, Pedigree: Halls Auction Company 12-20-11 Lot 542. Mike Clark 4-12, Thomas Dodd Present
VF Details, Pedigree: Halls Auction Company 12-20-11 Lot 542. Mike Clark 4-12, Thomas Dodd Present