Charles II "Royal" 4 Reales 1683 P-V AU Details (Plugged) NGC, Potosi mint, cf. KM-R25 (Rare; this date unlisted), Cal-503, cf. Cay-7458 (for standard Cob type), Asbun-Karmy-C358 (R; same). 13.82gm. Pedro de Villar as assayer. An outstanding survivor of the famous "Galano" presentation pieces, also known as Royal. These special issues were carefully made with prepared high-quality dies and flans, to be presented to the Spanish royalty and likely the King himself. The great majority ended up holed and worn as pendants or uniform medals, the example offered presenting its plug expertly repaired. Initially thought to be unique and now one of two known, both from the same dies, the other sold by Sedwick (Auction 26, November 2019, Lot 528), it's undeniably the best preserved example, exhibiting deeply-engraved devices and enhanced by a subtle gunmetal toning that occupies the recesses. Such an alluring piece, adding its famous pedigree, will likely engage the most serious Spanish Colonial collectors. Ex. Pat Johnson Collection

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