Lot 1195
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1733-Mo-F. Eliz-6; WR-7; KM-103; Calico-1438. Pillar coinage. Philip V, 1700-1746. Trace of peripheral roughness one side of reverse, otherwise choice mint surfaces and luster, and well struck up centers. Fine dark gray toning, with hints of iridescent blue. Very Rare, and more so this choice. PCGS graded Uncirculated Detail (Corrosion Removed). Estimated Value $5,000 - UP
Another example of Mexico City's earliest Pillar Dollars. For the 8 Reales, 1733, the second year of production, resulted in six different varieties - all very rare to excessively so.
Ex Goldberg 'Millennia' Sale, 46, May 26, 2008, lot 1088, previously in NGC holder graded MS-64, price realized $16,000.
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