nd(1841) 8 R KM-116 C/M on Peru 8R MS(PCGS#732331)

January 2020 NYINC Ancient & World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

21042

等级

AU53

价格

66,664

详细说明

Pedigreed to the Famous Fonrobert Collection GUATEMALA. Guatemala - Peru - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1840-41). PCGS AU-53 Gold Shield; Obverse and Reverse Countermark: AU Details. KM-121.3; Jovel-Type VII; Brunk-Pg.63 # 764 (this coin); Duffield-764 (this coin); Fonrobert-7390 (this coin); Ulex-2161 (this coin). Type IV Hinged Dies Countermark; Sun over mountains on obverse; Five-pointed star superimposed on bow, arrow and quiver on reverse. Issued by decree of 31 October, instituted December to Early 1841. EXCESSIVELY RAREand possibly unique. Bi-facial hinged dies countermark applied over previous Peru Royalist 1824 crown countermark. All on an 1822-LIMA JP Peru "Libre" 8 Reales, long tassels variety (KM-130). A wonderfully preserved beautiful survivor far nice than normally encountered for any host coin, let alone being a double countermark. The obverse displays lovely even fog grey patina with a blue iridescent sheen, while the reverse exhibits an attractive mottled soft grey to slate grey patina with a lovely iridescent cobalt sheen. An eye catching piece with an outstanding provenance destined for a fine cabinet. The implementation of the hinged dies resulted in improved efficiency of the countermarking process. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500. Provenance: From the Kyle Ponterio Collection. Ex: Swiss Bank Corp. Auction January 23/25, 1996 Lot # 2673. Ex: Adolph Hess Auction May 11, 1908 "The Georg F. Ulex Collection" Lot # 2161. Ex: Adolph Weyl Auction February 18, 1878 "The Jules Fonrobert Collection" Lot # 7390. Click here for certification details from PCGS.