Ecuador: Republic 4 Reales 1841 QUITO-MV MS64 NGC,...
Description
Mesmerizing and Unique Quito 4 Reales
Republic 4 Reales 1841 QUITO-MV MS64 NGC, Quito mint, KM24a
(this coin), Carr-54 (same). Lettered Edge. Three Arrows, Three
Shafts variety. 0.8924 fineness. 15.37gm. An undisputable trophy
from Ecuadorian numismatics and the lone example in this unique
fineness/weight combination yet seen, even eluding the Museo
Numismático del Ecuador's impressive collection. This early and
crude-by-nature type impresses the eye when twisted at hand,
embellished by glassy, Prooflike fields that shimmer under the deep
cabinet-tone. The connoisseurs of Ecuadorian coins knows how scarce
these Quito issues are, but to find one fully struck on a mirrored
planchette as such, is truly remarkable. Unsurprisingly, it is the
plate coin for two of the references we have consulted, and
seemingly unique in this weight and metal fineness combination,
noted by a previous cataloger at 0.8924 fineness with a weight of
15.37gm. and marking this a significant and possible trial example.
We had the pleasure of offering an MS65 example of the standard
type from the D. Moore collection (Heritage Auction 3051, January
2017, lot 32068), which fetched $8,225 and stands as the single
piece graded higher than this offering. Additionally, the present
offering reveals more attractive and better struck surfaces than
the aforementioned D. Moore specimen. That piece was the far-more
common variety: 3 arrows/2 shafts while ours, of the 3 arrows/3
shafts variety, is priced 10 times higher in Krause. This
representative embodies everything collectors desire in a single
coin: type scarcity, variety rarity, conditional superiority, and
arguably a presentation-strike nature, making this the perfect
acquisition for any Ecuador collector or world trophy-coin
hunter.Ex. UBS Auction 56 (January 2003, Lot 3359)
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 32mm
Estimate: $25,000 - $30,000.
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