Stack's Bowers Galleries

January NYINC 2022 Auction  –  15 - 17 January 2022

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January NYINC 2022 Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 3:30 PM CET
Part C: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part D: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 16.01.2022, from 9:30 PM CET
Part F: Mo, 17.01.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

MEXICO. Ferdinand VII Silver Queretaro Proclamation Medallic 8 Reales, 1808. NGC AU-58.

Grove-F-135. Corded "Money Style" edge. Obverse: Crowned coat-of-arms with pillars on both sides; Reverse: Six-line inscription, wreath around. Bordering on prooflike in the fields, with centers that remain tone-free and edges that are graced with instances of bright orange tone. Rare as a type and VERY RARE in this quality, with none appearing finer in a scan of auction records. Considering that this piece is also denominated, with "8 R" appearing at the end of the proclamation inscription, collectors with a broad range of specialties are sure to seek ownership of this beauty.

From the Barquera Collection.

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Price realized 1'400 USD
Starting price 900 USD
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